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WHAT IS IT?

Kava-Kava is an extract from an herb, Piper methysticum, a member of the pepper family commonly found in many Pacific Ocean islands. The root is used in making the extract. Each capsule of Kava Extract contains 250 mg of root extract containing 30% kava lactones.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

Among Pacific islanders who had no alcohol for centuries before white people arrived, a drink made from this herb is used much as alcohol is used at western cocktail parties or special occasions. It relaxes, mellows and encourages socializing without the bad effects of alcohol. It also is noted for initiating a state of contentment, of greater well-being and enhanced mental acuity, memory and sensory perception. It is also an analgesic used to treat pain.

CAUTIONS

See the Disclaimer.

1. Do not use Kava if you: have liver disease or a history of liver problems or alcoholism; currently take medications or regularly consume alcohol; are under age 18; or are pregnant or lactating.
2. Continuous use of Kava should be limited to 4 weeks and daily consumption of Kava should be limited to 300 mg of kavalactones per day. Use of Kava should be discontinued and medical advice obtained if symptoms, such as nausea, fever, dark urine, or yellowing of eyes or skin, occur.
3. Kava consumption may impair the ability to drive or operate heavy equipment.

This warning is based on the American Herbal Products Association's Kava Recommendation of December 21, 2001

This item is not available for shipment to Canada.
 

DOSE

Take 1 to 2 capsules one to two times daily between meals.

NHC sells bottles of 60 capsules of Kava Extract 250 mg for $21.42. The suggested retail price is $23.80.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
 

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