Why is Kava Short Acting for Me?

[skippykava]

Kava only seems to last about 30 minutes from the time I feel it. 40 minutes at most. I feel it after about 15 minutes. That is the major thing I want to know about. However, it also doesn't get that strong. I read that kava should last for 2 to 6 hours.

I use some of the best kava which is about $70-80 a pound with very good test results. I have tried both BKH vanuatu blend as well as paradise kava blend #7. Kava in general before that though would normally have the same result.

I notice sometimes that eating food after potentiates it much stronger than when drinking, but I can't replicate the results consistently and often it does nothing. I wish I knew how the potentiation worked.

 

[Sacred Journey]

You need to drink another shell if you want the effects to continue.

 

[skippykava]

Ok, I will try that. Somebody on here said the effects last 2-6 hours for him.

 

[F3TU5]

How long after eating do you start to drink?

 

[Sacred Journey]

Ok, I will try that. Somebody on here said the effects last 2-6 hours for him.

Yeah, it can last that long everyone is different but for me what happens is if I dirnk one shell the effects don't last very long. However, if I drink 2-3 shells (with 30 minutes in between shells) then the effects last too long almost. However, I find that with daily drinking this can change as your body gets used to it. How often do you consume kava?

 

[skippykava]

I wait at least 6 hours after eating before drinking kava. I consume kava a few times a week now.

 

[skippykava]

Also, I notice drinking the first shell is easy, but drinking more after 30 minutes is harder because of slight nausea / feeling full sensation. If I drank it all at once then maybe it would be easier to drink that much, but I'm not sure if it would last longer or just be stronger for the same period of time.

 

[F3TU5]

Damn that sucks, I wait only 2 hours before I drink and get a great effect. Back when I wouldn't double strain I got intense nausea. Now I don't get a bit of that sick feeling. Hope someone can chime in with some good advice for you.

 

[skippykava]

I just tried to drink a second shell now and I started to gag, so I guess I can't drink any more.

 

[Sacred Journey]

I also don't like drinking more than 2-3 shells myself. I don't understand how the natives can drink 15 shells in a night. They must get so high.

 

[SelfBiasResistor]

You need to continually drink shells to a certain point if you want it strong and to last. It also depends on the type of kava since certain lactones kick in at different times. When I use instant or micro, there are days where the gag reflex starts kicking in (along with severe runny nose, etc) but I just push through it.

 

[Steph]

Try chewing on some crystallized ginger after each shell. This really takes away the nausea for me. It's available at grocery stores, or places that sell baking products.

 

[Edward]

I don't think a couple of days a week is enough to allow the KL's to build up in your system so all you are doing every time you consume kava is topping yourself up to a lowish level. I always find that if I have had a couple of days off it will take more kava to give me a good effect. You either need to consume more regularly or find some way of getting more in each time you consume. This is just my opinion based on my body chemistry, etc. It won't necessarily be the same for you.

 

[nabanga]

What mix are you using?
If you can't drink more than one or two shells, try getting one large and strong shell down in one go. Say 50-60g powder to 3-400ml hand hot water trad prep.