Tag: Kava

What are Kavalactones and How Do They Work?

Kava is a drink that comes from the Pacific islands. It’s been used for centuries in cultural and religious ceremonies and medicinal purposes. It contains kavalactones, the active ingredients that make kava calming and have social effects. It’s similar to

Research Summary: Perspectives on the Toxicology of Kava

In 2015, the University of Hawai’i published a study reviewing kava’s toxicity and benefits. The review was done by researchers from the Pacific Islands and Western countries to present different perspectives on the claims. This comes in response to increased

What Does Kava Do for the Body?

Kava has long been used for its calming and relaxing effects. But did you know it has other medicinal benefits? In the Pacific islands, it’s been used as a nutritional supplement for generations, and science has now suggested that kava’s

Does Kava Make you Tired?

We all use kava for different reasons. Some are attracted to its uplifting and social qualities, while others prefer its more relaxing and calming effects. When it comes to the question “Does kava make you tired?” the answer is it

The Earthy Taste of Kava Nectar

While we love the effects of kava, and kava nectar, and how it makes us feel, it does have a unique taste that we generally describe as earthy. Kava comes from the Pacific islands, where it grows as a large

The Importance of Kava Culture

There is a significant and meaningful kava culture that continues today. From where it comes from, to its history to the bowl it’s drunk out of, there is a story and reason for it all. Starting back thousands of years,

Is Kava Safe?

There’s a lot of debate about the safety of drinking kava nectar. Much of the debate comes from myths and misunderstandings about kava’s effects. But when you look at the research and cultural history, kava is safe to drink. There

The Relationship Between Kava and Depression

A lot is going around about kava and how it can support mental health.  And while this is true, not all mental health conditions are treated the same. Research supports kava’s benefits for anxiety and sleep disorders. But another big

Can you Drive After you Drink Kava Nectar?

This might be one of the most confusing myths about kava and kava nectar due to the effects they have when you use them. But it’s all in how it works in the body and brain. For some people, the

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