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Dosage Kava is usually sold in a standardized form for which the total dose of kavalactones per pill is listed. The total daily dosage should not exceed 300mg of kavalactones. Be patient, because the benefits may take a while to develop. As a sleep aid, the recommended dose is 75-100mg of kavalactones; for a stronger sleep-inducing effect, take 150-210mg on an empty stomach, before bed. The American Herbal Products Association offers the following advice: Do NOT use kava if you have liver disease or a history of liver problems or alcoholism; currently take medications or regularly consume alcohol; are under age 18; or are pregnant or lactating. Continuous use of kava should be limited to 4 weeks and daily consumption of kava should NOT exceed 300mg of kava lactones daily. Use of kava should be discontinued and medical advice obtained if symptoms such as nausea, fever, dark urine or yellowing of eyes and skin occur. |
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