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Piper

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Hi, so I'm new on here and new to kava, three weeks in of taking it almost daily. I buy Kava King Instant Mix and have 1-2 tablespoons daily (despite instructions stating to take 1-3 teaspoons......). I'm keen to hear from other long term users, who have had liver function tests (I'll be asking my Dr for LFTs soon). BTW, I also take 20mgs of citolapram every morning, which as I understand it, since it's an SSRI does not have a negative interaction with kava use in the evening.

Thanks in advance for any feedback, tips, personal experience, I'm keen to hear all. Great that this space exists for discussion.
 
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kavadude

kavadude

❦ॐ tanuki tamer
Piper, welcome aboard! I'm afraid we are not able to quantify kavas effects on the liver at this time. There is no research-backed limit on kavalactones (and even if there were, because kava is a plant and subject to differences in varieties, efficiency of extraction, et cetera, we could only guess at how much you are taking with your 1-2 tablespoons).

From the long history of use by Pacific Islanders and observational studies, we know that consuming water extracts of noble kava is very safe. I would much rather you take any amount of kava than a bottle of wine every day.

Some of us have gotten tested: http://kavaforums.com/forum/forums/kava-lounge.14/?prefix_id=49
I believe the only users who have reported elevated liver enzymes were taking alcohol or other medications alongside kava. Getting your own tested is, of course, a great idea.

I can't say whether citalopram interacts negatively with kava, but with its half life of 35 hours, taking it in the morning will not be enough to avoid an interaction if there is one. Consult your doc.

Finally, I recommend trying some kava from some of our wonderful vendors on here. Kava King instant, as I recall, is micronized kava, which means it is very finely ground root and has not been extracted with water. Without boring you with my personal opinions on the subject, I think traditionally prepared kava or true instants (which are dehydrated traditionally prepared kava) are better.

Glad to hear it's helping with your PTSD. Cheers.
 
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Rookietwoshoes

Word. He's is on the money.
 
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Steve Mariotti

Steve Mariotti

Kavapithecus Krunkarensis
Review Maestro
Piper said:
BTW, I also take 20mgs of citolapram every morning, which as I understand it, since it's an SSRI does not have a negative interaction with kava use in the evening.
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I'm not a long-term kava drinker (two months, I guess) but I have been taking duloxetine for maybe 15 years. It's an SNRI. I don't notice any kind of interaction between the duloxetine and kava at all.
 
KavaGurl

KavaGurl

The Original Kava Forum Mama
Welcome to our family @Piper ! ::yay2:: I've been drinking kava all day, everyday for four or more years now. I use between 6-10 tbs. and that usually lasts me 1-2 days. The amount I use depends on the strain. Heavier strains I use less. I've never been tested but have never had any issues other than that blasted dermopathy!::shakefist2::
 
ApéroNoble

ApéroNoble

The d'Artagnan forum 4th Kavateer
KavaGurl said:
Welcome to our family @Piper ! ::yay2:: I've been drinking kava all day, everyday for four or more years now. I use between 6-10 tbs. and that usually lasts me 1-2 days. The amount I use depends on the strain. Heavier strains I use less. I've never been tested but have never had any issues other than that blasted dermopathy!::shakefist2::
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what are your preferred grogs Forum Mama?
 
KavaGurl

KavaGurl

The Original Kava Forum Mama
I'm actually waiting for some of Chris' Micronized Guru as we speak. ::yay2:: My bestie @Kimi just got me some for a belated B-day present.::urock2:: I've not had it yet and can't wait to try it!:D
 
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Rookietwoshoes

On an average of 7-8 tbsp of powder otherwise 1 tbsp of instant every other day. No meds other than herb supplements of ashwaganda and rhodiola . Undergoing liver and kidney tests this week.
 
Steve Mariotti

Steve Mariotti

Kavapithecus Krunkarensis
Review Maestro
Anywhere to get nambawan these days? Seems BKH has been out for some time. The chemotype profile looks perfect to me.
 
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Rookietwoshoes

Their instant is supposed to be the same strain. word on the street is the the special reserve by kava Kauai may also be the same.
 
Jade

Jade

Love. Like. Crazy.
I agree. Papa Kea is my all time favorite kava. Such relaxed,but focused bliss with that warm fuzzy feeling.But not too sedated for me.Just enough.Gave me a wonderful kava vibe that I always hope for. I would say KWK's Borongoru is a close second.Of course,I have only had Papa Kea once and so look forward to trying it again to see if my memory serves me correctly on it's awesomeness. :pI have never tried Nambawan. But definitely going to have to give it a whirl.
 
Jade

Jade

Love. Like. Crazy.
Oh,and I ingest kava almost every day. I do take a day or 2 fast or sometimes a little longer on occasion.Mostly consume traditionally anymore.But every now and then, I'll do micronized or kava extracts or kava candies for an added boost or for the convenience.Traditional powder about the average of 2 tble. a cup of liquid.Usually about 5 to 8 tble a day. I found that 2nd and maybe 3rd washes really help me stretch out the goodness.:hungry:Micronized a tble. to a cup of liquid until I'm where I need to be.Usually two to four will do it.Maybe 1 more later if it doesn't. On special occasions or weekends I drink a lil heavier.I usually start drinking around 2 or 3 in the afternoon.Then, eat at around 5. Then, maybe, have another shell or two later in the evening of something more sedating.If it's a really rough day I will take kava earlier than 2ish.But then it's usually kava candies or extracts which are really good for stress relief.I usually save the heavier stuff for later.Seem to get a better kava punch that way without getting too groggy too early.But some people sip all day and that works for them too.I guess it's whatever works.:D
 
violet

violet

Do all things with love
When I'm drinking kava it is daily, squeezed grog is 8 tablespoons a session. Depending on the root or time of day, I might squeeze out another 4 T's. Micronized sessions are usually about half that amount, although if I do much daytime drinking I can easily go through a half cup or more of micro in a day.
 
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