by Richard Glickman-Simon, MD
Q: Ive been taking kava to manage anxiety and it works great. But now Ive seen some reports saying that kava may be dangerous to my health. Should I stop taking it or maybe take a lower dose? I havent found anything else that helps me to manage my anxiety.
A: Kava is an increasingly popular herbal product, and for good reason. Recent research suggests it effectively reduces anxiety. One study indicates it works as well as the benzodiazepine, oxazepam
Q: Ive been taking kava to manage anxiety and it works great. But now Ive seen some reports saying that kava may be dangerous to my health. Should I stop taking it or maybe take a lower dose? I havent found anything else that helps me to manage my anxiety.
A: Kava is an increasingly popular herbal product, and for good reason. Recent research suggests it effectively reduces anxiety. One study indicates it works as well as the benzodiazepine, oxazepam