So we know that kavalactones as well as other phytochemicals are found in kava, but what is the traditional nutritional content of kava?
"Dry kava is rich in starch (approx. 50% dry matter) and fiber (20%) with low minerals (3%), proteins (3%), sugars (3%) and a moisture content of around 11%"
Lebot, Vincent & Kaoh, Juliane & Legendre, Laurent. (2020). High-Throughput Analysis of Flavokawains in Kava (Piper methysticum Forst. f.) Roots, Chips and Powders and Correlations with Their Acetonic Extracts Absorbance. Food Analytical Methods. 13. 10.1007/s12161-020-01781-9.
"Dry kava is rich in starch (approx. 50% dry matter) and fiber (20%) with low minerals (3%), proteins (3%), sugars (3%) and a moisture content of around 11%"
Lebot, Vincent & Kaoh, Juliane & Legendre, Laurent. (2020). High-Throughput Analysis of Flavokawains in Kava (Piper methysticum Forst. f.) Roots, Chips and Powders and Correlations with Their Acetonic Extracts Absorbance. Food Analytical Methods. 13. 10.1007/s12161-020-01781-9.