Hey welcome to the forum and the wonderous world of kava! But you need to get your hands on some quality grog my friend, I'd stay clear of the veggie caps and buy a pound of ground root. One of my personal favorite vendors is Bula Kava House. You should be able to find all the information on how to prepare your kava here on the forum. A normal dose of kava is between 4 and 8 tablespoons of ground root.
Actually a few days ago I did order a sampler pack from BKH, and I can't wait for it to arrive(it's 1 pound total of 5 different strains). I ordered these caps before I had done my research on the good methods of preparing kava, before realizing that the caps were pretty inneffective. I'm just hoping that these capsules will break down my RT before my quality root comes! I'll be sure to let you know how my experience with the BKH kava goes! These caps were unfortunately inneffective and I didn't feel a thing, but I'm not sure if thats just my reverse tolerance talking or what.
I'll keep that in mind. I bought these specific pills because they had such good reviews on amazon, and I really thought they would do something. There doesn't seem to be anything other than a few other herbal extracts in it: lemon balm, passion flower, etc. Thanks for the concern though!
Yeah even though I read through a bunch of 5 star reviews on Amazon(and seeing as how it has an average of 5 stars), they aren't doing anything for me. Not even the slightest physical/ muscle relaxation. It's been two days now, with a total of 4-5 pills consumed. I'm not sure if it's my reverse tolerance or what(or maybe I'm just too much of a stressed out person for them to make a difference). I just can't wait until my good, quality grog comes from BKH- hopefully I'll actually feel some effects. How long did it take you to break through your own RT with the Gia Capsules? I feel like I just spent 40 dollars on worthless pills.
Well when you put it like that.... I guess I'll just have to wait and see! Thanks! I'm also just worried that the effects are so subtle that I'm already getting them but just don't know it yet. Oh well, only time will tell I guess.I was taking capsules and then Grog (like you) and I think it took 2 weeks. It didn't happen overnight. I remember that I was so desperate to make it work that I was sloshing the Grog all around my mouth and under my tongue so that it could be absorbed faster. And that's pretty desperate because the taste was baaadddddd! I would even crack open the gelatin capsules and squeeze the nectar under my tongue. You just have to give it time. This is how Kava tests you. You have to pass the trial before you are rewarded with the effects. I tried all manner of botanicals before settling on Kava and I love the effects and the sleep. Hang in there.
Many different things: muscle relaxation post workout, allowing me to unwind after a bad/stressful day(euphoria), social anxiety in certain situations. I'm sure there's more but that's what I have off the top of my head.
