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The Kava Anxiety Depression Spectrum Study (KADSS): a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial using an aqueous extract of Piper methysticum. – Cost Effective Supplements

The Kava Anxiety Depression Spectrum Study (KADSS): a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial using an aqueous extract of Piper methysticum.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19430766


Conclusion of this study

The aqueous Kava preparation produced significant anxiolytic and antidepressant activity and raised no safety concerns at the dose and duration studied. Kava appears equally effective in cases where anxiety is accompanied by depression. This should encourage further study and consideration of globally reintroducing aqueous rootstock extracts of Kava for the management of anxiety.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Kava

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Anxiety


Moderately Positive
Kava

Depression


Slightly Positive
Kava


Functions related to this study

Emotional health


Moderately Positive
Kava


Body systems related to this study


Nervous System
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