A couple questions about Kava - Tiki Drinks and Food

C cybertiki Member Fort Lauderdale, FL Joined: Jun 28, 2003 Posts: 234	C cybertiki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 29, 2004 3:08 PM I would agree that this is an over zealous approach to kava - but then there are a lot of really stupid people out there who probably need the warning. Most OTC medicines, including Tylenol, and Advil can also harm your liver. Alcohol, as we all know, can harm your liver. That doesn't mean you shouldn't use these things, it just means that there is a measure of caution and common sense involved when consuming any substance. There is really very limited research on Kava available, and warnings such as this one are based largely on anecdotal evidence; the scientific studies that have been conducted (with one possible exception) have been upon groups that are too small to provide any sort of statistical accuracy in terms of identifying side effects or dangers of the substance. One thing that does seem clear, however, is that as an antianxiety agent in low doses for limited periods of time, Kava can be a superior (and far safer) alternative to the commonly prescribed Benzodiazepines. Anyone who has questions regarding the safety of any substance they intend to ingest, needs to inform themself thoroughly, and if in doubt, should consult their physician for advice.

I would agree that this is an over zealous approach to kava - but then there are a lot of really stupid people out there who probably need the warning.

Most OTC medicines, including Tylenol, and Advil can also harm your liver. Alcohol, as we all know, can harm your liver. That doesn't mean you shouldn't use these things, it just means that there is a measure of caution and common sense involved when consuming any substance.

There is really very limited research on Kava available, and warnings such as this one are based largely on anecdotal evidence; the scientific studies that have been conducted (with one possible exception) have been upon groups that are too small to provide any sort of statistical accuracy in terms of identifying side effects or dangers of the substance.

One thing that does seem clear, however, is that as an antianxiety agent in low doses for limited periods of time, Kava can be a superior (and far safer) alternative to the commonly prescribed Benzodiazepines.

Anyone who has questions regarding the safety of any substance they intend to ingest, needs to inform themself thoroughly, and if in doubt, should consult their physician for advice.

Post #73422 by cybertiki on Thu, Jan 29, 2004 3:08 PM