Most herbal extracts I've seen use some type of alcohol (cheap Vodka, etc.) in the extraction. Valerian, Poppy Seed, etc.
But a local clinic is selling this Kava extract that uses alcohol. From the get-go, I was told Kava and alcohol do NOT mix, due to liver concerns.
I'm attaching a picture of the bottle's label.
I spoke with the Dr. there about this and she says she has seen no elevated liver enzymes in her patients, and that the original Kava liver study was poorly done.
I had thought of trying this, as it's something we have here locally, but wanted to check with you guys first.
Is this safe? I would like to have it on-hand for "in a pinch" situations, not for daily use.
For daily use, I do traditional prep of medium grind dried Kava root.
But a local clinic is selling this Kava extract that uses alcohol. From the get-go, I was told Kava and alcohol do NOT mix, due to liver concerns.
I'm attaching a picture of the bottle's label.
I spoke with the Dr. there about this and she says she has seen no elevated liver enzymes in her patients, and that the original Kava liver study was poorly done.
I had thought of trying this, as it's something we have here locally, but wanted to check with you guys first.
Is this safe? I would like to have it on-hand for "in a pinch" situations, not for daily use.
For daily use, I do traditional prep of medium grind dried Kava root.
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