does kava make you lose weight ?

[Pink]

i Believe ive seen someone mentioning that.If so is that true ?
As i consider myself on slim side,and this question is sorta important,to keep my weight stable.I believe that most users try to avoid eating before kava kava,and thats what i usually do,and after consuming kava kava my appetite is sorta suppressed for couple hours,its like i just dont crave for anything,well maybe watermelon or some grapes etc ,now im not on some sort of diet and usually eat a lot of crap food,but my body has metabolism of a lamborghini when it comes to processing.
Any advise or input appreciated.
Maybe kava and protein shake if it does in deed make one lose weight.
Since starting kava im on it almost daily now,and have a crate of beer just sitting in the corner,but no way i want to touch it,also it helps me with reducing benzo intake a lot,which i noticed today after 4 days usage.
I know that beer dehydrates body,but in process usually there is process where people gain weight (fat) on their belly,been there myself when drank a lot.

 

[kavadude]

It's not gonna make you shed pounds magically but (1) alcohol has a shit ton of calories in it, so if you don't drink that you are consuming a lot less and (2) a lot of us drink on an empty stomach so it's sort of like intermittent fasting (google) in effect.

I also find when drinking a lot my appetite goes way down.

 

[Kojo Douglas]

It is definitely an appetite suppressant.

 

[Pink]

In deed i noticed it,on the other hand im somewhat fasting most the time as previous poster pointed out,usually 1-2 huge meals during the day.but most times its only one.
Anyone know would it be wise to mix protein shake into kava kava,as shakes tend to be on thick side,so id imagine this would make kava harder on the stomach.

this said its christmas almost so it will be huge meals for next week every day,so decisions will have to be made,will it be alcohol or kava kava,i know both can be used in moderation and produce some good effects in reduction of needing alcohol,but i am rare drinker for last couple years,and couple cans of good beer make me drunk-not college days anymore,or maybe ive grown up

 

[kavaface]

idk, i still love to eat, it does not effect me in that way.. but i have lost weight cause im not drinking alcohol

 

[Roaddog]

Well for me, no, Kava dose not help, or make me loose weight. Man, I wish it did. But I also enjoy MJ, so maybe they cancel each other out. LOL. Much Love Roaddog....

 

[verticity]

It's a mixed bag for me, sometimes it kills my appetite, and sometimes it gives me carb cravings.
To address your concern @Pink , I'm not a doctor, but I wouldn't worry unless you are actually losing too much weight. Appetite suppression is a temporary side effect of kava, but as far as I know, anorexia is not.

 

[verticity]

Anyone know would it be wise to mix protein shake into kava kava,as shakes tend to be on thick side,so id imagine this would make kava harder on the stomach.

Well the worst that could happen is it tastes nasty, or it might taste great--only one way to find out.

 

[sɥɐʞɐs]

I also lost weight from the afternoon fasting, my post-kava dinner's becoming smaller and losing my extra alcohol and late night grubbing (4th meal?) calories.
I ended up around my 'high school' weight and have pretty much stayed there. I didn't continue to waste away..I just hover now. I get to keep my calorie intake up by eating what ever I want for breakfast and lunch.

 

[DirTJerz]

I am losing weight for the above reasons as well, even with some serious late-night snacking. I consider it a bonus at this point. I've just finally gotten back into a bit of an exercise routine, mostly for its effects on anxiety and everything, but maybe I'll get down to that HS weight too.

 

[Prince Philip]

I'm sensitive to the Yangonin... kava gives me the munchies. I'm trying to convince myself that kava is an appetite suppressant, but it's not really working out.