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Effect of kava and valerian on human physiological and psychological responses to mental stress assessed under laboratory conditions. – Cost Effective Supplements

Effect of kava and valerian on human physiological and psychological responses to mental stress assessed under laboratory conditions.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11807960


Conclusion of this study

Individuals taking kava or valerian reported less pressure during the task at T2 relative to T1. There were no significant differences in BP, HR or subjective reports of pressure between T1 and T2 in the controls. Behavioural performance on the colour/word task did not change between the groups over the two time points. The results suggest that kava and valerian may be beneficial to health by reducing physiological reactivity during stressful situations.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Kava

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Stress


Slightly Positive
Kava


Functions related to this study

Emotional health


Slightly Positive
Kava

Heart health


Slightly Positive
Kava


Body systems related to this study


Cardiovascular System

Nervous System
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