Because we all love making sure a dead horse is...well...dead, let's bring up this old myth one more time, lol
The kava liver damage myth has been a subject of debate and concern in the medical, recreational, and supplement community, particularly during the years 1998-2002. During this period, several reports emerged tenuously linking kava to potential liver toxicity. However, this connection was largely temporal and confined to that specific timeframe. A comprehensive study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2016 ultimately dispelled this myth, demonstrating the safety of kava consumption. The WHO's examination of the available scientific literature found no consistent evidence of liver damage associated with kava, affirming its overall safety profile and nullifying previous concerns. The study has played a vital role in reshaping public perception and understanding of kava.
We need to get more vocal about this as we continue to be barraged with questions and comments related to liver health and kava consumption. Again, in the United States, we have not seen a credible case of hepatotoxicity involving kava in the last 20 years. Not only this, the very German courts that initiated the world-wide ban have since overturned their decision related to kava hepatotoxicity due to the absolute abysmal quality of the reports during the time, and lack of evidence that firmly correlates kava to these events.
Needless to say, our vendors have taken notice, and as such are beginning to state their opinions on the matter. Fiji Vanua took the time to write out an excellent overview of the issue.
Thank you @fijivanuakava
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The kava liver damage myth has been a subject of debate and concern in the medical, recreational, and supplement community, particularly during the years 1998-2002. During this period, several reports emerged tenuously linking kava to potential liver toxicity. However, this connection was largely temporal and confined to that specific timeframe. A comprehensive study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2016 ultimately dispelled this myth, demonstrating the safety of kava consumption. The WHO's examination of the available scientific literature found no consistent evidence of liver damage associated with kava, affirming its overall safety profile and nullifying previous concerns. The study has played a vital role in reshaping public perception and understanding of kava.
We need to get more vocal about this as we continue to be barraged with questions and comments related to liver health and kava consumption. Again, in the United States, we have not seen a credible case of hepatotoxicity involving kava in the last 20 years. Not only this, the very German courts that initiated the world-wide ban have since overturned their decision related to kava hepatotoxicity due to the absolute abysmal quality of the reports during the time, and lack of evidence that firmly correlates kava to these events.
Needless to say, our vendors have taken notice, and as such are beginning to state their opinions on the matter. Fiji Vanua took the time to write out an excellent overview of the issue.
Thank you @fijivanuakava
Kava Safety Confirmed: Debunking the Liver Damage Myth.
Through the WHO Study – A Comprehensive Insight
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