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Kava Kava Extract

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60/100

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  • Piper methysticum: 500mg is 2.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (250mg)
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
C Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · grounded in 1 source · methodology

Piper methysticum is associated with anxiolytic effects, though research evidence for its efficacy remains limited. Due to a safety score of 60, potential concerns regarding liver toxicity should be noted. Users should exercise caution given the low evidence coverage for this extract.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

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Safety Alerts

Piper methysticum: 500mg is 2.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (250mg)

AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · grounded in 2 sources · methodology

This product received a low safety score because it contains 500mg of Kava Kava, which is twice the recommended upper limit of 250mg.

Label

Product Label

Label for Kava Kava Extract
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
200
Servings
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Exceeds UL by 2.0× (UL: 250 mg) 15 studies (A:0, B:5)

Other Ingredients

Gelatin
Claims

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested use: as a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, preferably with meals. Take with at least 8 oz of liquid.

Warnings & Precautions

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Metadata

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date2024-11-22
Product TypeBotanical
FormCapsule
DSLD ID319598
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

19
Research Sources
48
Avg Quality
8
Rct
5
Systematic Review
4
Meta Analysis
2
Clinical Trial
B Kava extract for treating anxiety
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2003 PubMed
B Kava for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Review of Current Evidence
Meta Analysis Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 2018 PubMed DOI
B Kava extract for treating anxiety
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2001 PubMed
B Kava extract for treating anxiety
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2002 PubMed
B The effectiveness and safety of Kava Kava for treating anxiety symptoms: A systematic review and analysis of randomized clinical trials
Systematic Review Complementary therapies in clinical practice 2018 PubMed DOI
C Kava for generalised anxiety disorder: A 16-week double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study
Rct The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry 2020 PubMed DOI
C Kava and St. John's Wort: current evidence for use in mood and anxiety disorders
Systematic Review Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 2009 PubMed DOI
C Neuroimaging Insights: Kava's (Piper methysticum) Effect on Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex GABA in Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Rct Nutrients PubMed DOI
C The risk-benefit profile of commonly used herbal therapies: Ginkgo, St. John's Wort, Ginseng, Echinacea, Saw Palmetto, and Kava
Meta Analysis Annals of internal medicine 2002 PubMed
C Efficacy of kava extract for treating anxiety: systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Journal of clinical psychopharmacology 2000 PubMed
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