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After googling, it appears that kava causes liver damage, thanks but no thanks

• LinuxBender 7y ago
  Yes you probably would not want to take it for an extended period of time [1] There is not a direct causation link to liver damage as of yet. It may be that people have a preexisting issue that is exacerbated by kava. [1] - https://examine.com/supplements/kava/ https://examine.com/supplements/kava/
  • ianai 7y ago
    There was something of a hit campaign against it at one point. I forget the specifics, but it’s safe if you do your homework and buy from proven sources.
    • LinuxBender 7y ago
      That's happened to several food compounds. Scientists don't spend time on a compound unless there is a compelling medical need to do the research. There just isn't much money in supplements / foods as compared to prescription drugs and the risk of litigation is really high, according to a few of my favorite scientists that I follow.
• orasis 7y ago
  Deeper googling might lead you to the conclusion that it’s totally safe. Anyway it’s not a psychedelic.
• Fnoord 7y ago
  1 minute on Wikipedia told me it is only the root which is edible, the rest is extremely toxic and causes liver damage.