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I get an increase in BP from Kava. I've noticed it most acutely with Moi, which I've been using for the last week -- I've noted this before with every Kava I've tried and with Moi specifically and acutely. My BP averages 112/70. I've taken my BP (with a cuff) every time I've used Kava over the...

I'm definitely someone who struggles with the fact that a) it takes a decent amount of kava for me to feel it, and b) I get "hangovers" from a decent amount of kava. So, you can see the bind. Nevertheless, @DiscoUkulele I also get the next-day fatigue, so you're not alone. I do imagine it has...

Both are dose dependent obviously. I would say the broad relaxation and mild euphoria are shared. I find that I get a lot more tired/worn out from Kava, whereas I don't get that feeling from THC. Even a really heavy indica doesn't have the same effect as kava for me in terms of making me feel...

Thanks, Chris! I assumed it was already on the way but just wanted to check. Much appreciated!

Chris, I've emailed you regarding an order, and I just want to check in to see if it's been processed. I think the confirmation email might have missed my inbox, but I just wanted to see if you've sent the order. I note that the payment was received over a week ago. Perhaps I should contact you...

Well, take it as you will. There are several well-documented negative effects that are possible when using kava. While it generally seems like a harmless substance for most people, that doesn't discount the fact that some strains for some people have some negative effects. Mangoes are generally...

I have had troubles with Moi. I got anxiety as well as an extremely high blood pressure reading while using it regularly. I found this out at the doctors office. After switching away from Moi, my BP dropped back down to normal levels (I have a home BP test) and I didn't get the anxiety anymore...

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Good to know!

Has anyone else experienced a dramatic increase in perceived effect from kava while under fast? I am currently at about ~24 hours on a fast, and I just took a few shells (my regular amount) and feel quite krunk and a bit nauseated. I often go 6, sometimes 8-10 hours between meals, and I have had...

AFAIK, liver disease is, for better or worse, typically asymptomatic until late stages. Your symptoms are unlikely to be liver related and more likely to be related to something banal like you were on your feet a lot, or you slept funny, or you're walking more now that the weather is nicer, or...

I would consider it somewhat unusual for there to be such a discrepancy between the two, but, yes, it is fairly well known that the urinalysis strips have limited value. They test for acetoacetate in the urine. Beta hydroxybutyrate (which the brain can mobilize for energy) is synthesized by the...

A buddy called me right before 2 and said, "I got bratwursts, fire up the grill, I'll be there in 5 minutes!" When it comes to bratwursts, I do what I'm told! :)

So, here's the test so far: 8AM: .4mmol/L -- fairly typical for me, my ketones are at their lowest after a night's rest, I'm not sure why, but this is normal in my experience. 9AM: One Tablespoon of Coconut Oil, One cup of Coffee 1:45PM: .6mmol/L -- Slightly higher, typical as they day wears...

Ahh. Yeah, I noticed that it was a kava-specific image, but I couldn't quite figure out the number thing. Cool!

Say, also, HeadHodge, I've always wondered: why is the number incorrect on your mad hatter image?

Interesting, that's good to know. Yeah, technically clinical ketosis is anything above .2, though I think Volek, Phinney, et Al. suggest that above .5 is a better guideline, and above 1.5 is "optimal," but I find ketone levels (from my last time with the strips) to be quite variable. Mine would...

I had a Precision Xtra that I had used previously for ketone blood tests, I just stopped buying the strips as they run about $3-5 per strip. If I do a blood test four times a day, it's going to run about $15-20/day for the tests, so I stopped buying them. I got a little intrigued about the...

Ketone urine strips aren't particularly accurate unfortunately, though I find them useful for a ballpark. There were times in the past when I was doing ketone blood tests where I was showing less than .5mmol/L ketones even though I was pissing purple on the strip. .wimbly

There are sugars as well as starches in kava (think about the "starchy water" left over after boiling pasta), both of which contribute to carbohydrate load. I have definitely noticed that kava will kick me out of ketosis, so the question is how much effect it's having. I'm not sure how long...