a Master thesis on the effects of chronic kava use

[Henry]

This MSc thesis has just dropped:

The Effects of Chronic Kava Usage on Physical Health and Psychological Health in Pacific Males Residing in Auckland, New Zealand

researchspace.auckland.ac.nz

Interesting, even if not surprising, findings, though note the limitations

 

[JohnMichael]

Thanks for posting. Basically like WHO from seven years ago. "Conclusion: This study found that regular (chronic) kava use had minimal effect across several categories of health. Each assessment indicated that long-term kava use was not associated with detrimental effects on a variety of health conditions." And this, "....these results add to the growing literature that suggests kava may be a relatively harmless herbal beverage and provide further social and health benefits..."