Now Foods - Kava Extract Stress Support 250 Mg. 60 Capsules 49587

This is excellent stuff that works. I know many probably want to know how it works from one person to another as that can vary. The bottle says take 1-2 a day. I've never taken 2, but I do take 1 a day. Sometimes I skip a day or two and then I continue taking it again. I usually take it in the late afternoon towards the end of the day or into the night. Although I probably could take it during the day and would be fine.What does it do for me? It's a weird kind of interesting effect as it doesn't make me sleepy, but it's not an energizer either. There is a calm slight lifting clear minded feeling. For example, I'm sure you've had that sluggish brain fog from time to time. Maybe at the end of the day you're feeling worn out and unmotivated. I've taken one of these and suddenly there is a little lift where my mind is suddenly 'clear' and I can keep on trucking into the evening. The fog is gone and I receive that second wind that some of us want after a long day, but it's not time for bed yet. I also have social anxiety, but when I take this it's not as bad. I'm suddenly smiling and chatty with strangers when I normally wouldn't be.I know some on here have complained that there is some ginseng in this and that it has kept them awake at night. I personally haven't experienced that with this product. I understand how annoying that can be as I'm an insomniac as well too. This surprisingly has not interfered with my sleep. The other more scary side effects are listed on the bottle as well as on Kava Kava boards that list the potential threatening side effects including liver failure. That's pretty scary, but I don't know the statistics of that. I think if everyone that was taking this was experiencing that, then this product wouldn't be for sale, especially in the U.S. where the FDA bans anything that helps anyone positively. As I mentioned in this critique, I've taken 1 a day max and have experienced no side effects whatsoever at all. If that should change, then I'll update this review.I'm not much of an alcohol drinker, but there is a warning not to take Kava Kava and have alcohol as that can severely damage your liver. Should I decide to have an alcohol drink at some point, I will make sure that I don't take Kava Kava that day. As it stands, the Kava Kava clears the mind and uplifts to the point that it may diminish any cravings for alcohol anyway. Still - sometimes you hang out with friends who want to grab a beer or a glass of wine. I wouldn't take any chances and take Kava Kava on the same day. The other benefit is that I've sometimes taken it an hour before I plan to get into horrible rush hour traffic. Where I live it's pretty bad that it can stress anyone out. On the days I take it before rush hour, it's a calm, but alert focus, and suddenly the traffic doesn't get to me. It says to be careful taking this and then driving due to drowsiness, but I haven't experienced any sort of drowsiness with this at all. It makes driving in traffic more pleasant than when I don't take this, if anyone can actually call driving in rush hour traffic pleasant.I also haven't experimented with taking 2 a day as it does say its safe to do so. If I do one day see what happens with that, then I'll update this review as well too. If I don't update this, then that means I never went to 2 and never experienced any side effects. I've introduced Kava Kava to my daily intake and will continue to purchase this product as long as I don't notice any questionable issues as a result. Not everyone's body chemistry is exactly the same. While what I stated with this review is what I personally experience, this doesn't mean you'll have the same verdict.

I tried the NOW Foods Kava Kava supplements, and wow, I went from stressed-out squirrel to chill zen master in no time. These little capsules are like a mini vacation in a bottle. The herbal blend definitely works, but don’t expect it to knock you out—just a nice, relaxed vibe without feeling loopy. Perfect for when life is being a little *too* much. Highly recommend if you need to take the edge off without falling asleep on your couch!

Good potency on kava but includes eleuthera, or Siberian ginseng.I bought it for sleep not realizing it contained ginseng. Kava normally helps me sleep, bit I couldn’t sleep after taking this . It gives me energy . Wouldnt recommend taking this before bedtime🙁

First of all, I am new to Kava. I started off with powdered root, a bag, the whole nine yards. It works over all, but there are a lot of reasons to dislike the process and the results. That is not what you are here to read about, however, so I shall digress.These pills DO work. I have a serious problem with rotten teeth. Dental work is all kinds of expensive, and prohibitively so at this moment for me. I needed a solution for the pain. Most people have had a dental abscess, so you can guess how much more painful it is when you have the core of a tooth rotting away.This kicked that pains butt so effectively that I am singing its praises!Not only that, but the body feeling is actually very pleasant. So much so that I am kind of surprised that this is not a restricted drug at this point.There is a downside, however. It makes my stomach sour, and it very well could do the same to you. Is it worth that? To me, yes. That is a small price to pay for such effective relief. You are going to have to decide for yourself if having an upset stomach for a few hours is going to be a worthwhile tradeoff for what you seek. But whatever you seek, be it a body feel, relaxation, or pain relief, it really does deliver. I dare say it even feels like opiates in a way. Do with that info as you wish.I am going to be buying it again. Four out of five stars because it delivers but with the side effect of nausea.

This is a non-addictive Xanax.It feels like someone dialed the thoughts down in your brain. You feel normal.I take 4-8 caps before a stressful situation (interview, social interaction) and I know it'll turn out great.Believe me, I've tried it all:-L-Theanine-Ashwagandha-Amino AcidsThey all give a 10% improvement. Kava gives you a 70% improvement in anxiety reduction.Why does it work so well?In studies, they proved Kava works as well as low dose benzos without the sides. It dials down the area of your brain that causes fear (amygdala).This is why indigenous people have used it like alcohol for thousands of years. It makes you chill yet functional.But don't get hooked.It's only supposed to be used occasionally (1-3X/week). You need to reduce the activity in the amygdala naturally.Here's how:(1) Mindfulness: Start at 5 mins. Increase 5-10 minutes each week. When you hit 30, you will feel like you're on Kava almost all the time. It's pretty awesome. Youtube 10 min MBSR.(2) Diaphragmatic Breathing: I do 5 mins every night or when I feel stressed out. Youtube Diaphragmatic Breathing UCLA.(3) Treat yourself like your best friend. Eat well. Exercise. Sleep well. Reduce caffeine. Drink more water.This is what ACTUALLY cures anxiety rather than masking it with supplements.Hope this helps :)