The use of Kava supplements is on the rise as a means for relieving feelings of stress and anxiety. Kava, scientifically known as Piper methysticum, is a plant indigenous to the islands of the ...

People consume kava as a recreational drink and a dietary supplement. Kava is often touted for its benefits for anxiety and sleep, but it remains controversial due to its side effects and risks.

“When looking for a kava supplement, look for one that lists a high standard amount of kavalactones, the effective compound ...

In the U.S., kava is sold in both supplements and as a traditional drink, such as in tea bars. In an email to The Sun, Prof. Giulia Friso, plant biology, who teaches “Medicinal Ethnobotany ...

Galgoczy challenged the FDA review, arguing that the review fails to make a distinction between kava as a dietary supplement and the traditional use of kava as an ingredient for tea.

With federal oversight of kava in a gray zone that allows its use as a supplement, kava bars have popped up across the country over the last decade. Currently, about 180 establishments cater to a ...