Enhanced cognitive performance and cheerful mood by standardised extracts of Piper methysticum (
kava-kava).
Inhibition of platelet MAO-B by kava pyrone-enriched extract from piper methysticum forster (
kava-kava).
'I like
kava-kava and I want to be able to take it, but it's also my freedom.
Mr Justice Crane ruled that the consultation process in relation to
kava-kava in medicines was ``procedurally flawed'' but this did not justify fresh consultations.
He said
kava-kava had been banned due to a handful of suspect cases while tobacco products remained on sale despite numerous related deaths.
Other side effects of nutraceuticals include postmenopausal bleeding from ginseng; manic episodes with ginseng use by individuals on certain medications for depression; increased risk of suicide in individuals with some kinds of severe depression and
kava-kava use; and a greater risk of ulcers with feverfew.
The decision follows evidence from Germany and Switzerland which has linked
Kava-kava with 30 serious cases of liver damage.
Kava-kava has a useful role in the overall management of anxious states brought about through an over-wrought nervous system.
Cold Fusion Herbally-Enhanced Juice Bars, which have 95 calories, come in both "Energizing Lemon" and "Soothing Mixed Berry," as well as "Enlightening Tropical," a third juice-herb blend which contains Ginkgo Biloba,
Kava-Kava and Damiana.
"Although liver toxicity associated with
kava-kava is rare, it is not possible to predict who is at risk," explains Dr Liz Williamson, of the London School of Pharmacy.
All licensed
Kava-kava products in the UK and rest of Europe were removed voluntarily a year ago by the herbal industry.
Time for Energy will gear you up for the hectic day ahead with a refreshing citrus burst, while Time to Relax promotes recovery at the end of the day with
kava-kava, water fruits and avocado.
