Kava kava(piper methysticum)is a plant native to the islands of the South Pacific.
Symptoms of liver problems may include:
Medication Interactions
You should not mix alcohol with kava kava.
Dosage guidelines recommend not exceeding 250 mg of the supplement within a 24-hour period.
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