Food

[Bjorn Bjarguson]

So thanks to all you fine people, found a really good method for making kava tonight. Basically just have stove on a setting where it can sit at 130ish degrees for a while, and then strain really well. Works amazingly. One question I have is, if the kava is well-made, is there really a big issue with food absorption? What differences do people notice in kava effects when they've had food before or during kava? When it's made well, it seems to be already absorbing in my mouth and throat, so I'm wondering if this would negate the issues with absorption from food.

 

[Jacob Bula]

Usually fasting 4-6 hours before eating and eating a small meal afterwards provides the best effects. Not sure about the science behind it, but this is how its traditionally done.

 

[The Kap'n]

Check out this thread

Kava Fact of the Day - How long to wait to drink kava after eating.

"How long do I wait after eating before drinking kava?" This is a question we commonly see asked among the different kava venues online. The traditional wisdom is to have an empty stomach when consuming kava as the effects will be greater, but we rarely hear why. Digestion time varies among...

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