new concerns about the safety of kava
March 2001
There are new concerns about the safety of kava.
Kava supplements are usually safe for anxiety when taken in moderation...but now experts are concerned about possible problems.
Liver damage. Kava has been reported to cause acute hepatitis. In fact, one patient needed a liver transplant.
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