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Kava Forte This tablet contains Kava root extracted with 100% Supplement Facts
water, which provides an extract with a full
spectrum of compounds including kavalactones. Serving size: 1 tablet
Servings per container: 40
This product is standardized to contain 50 mg of kavalactones
per tablet to ensure optimal strength and quality. Amount per Serving %DV Tablets and Capsules
The compounds in Kava Forte, particularly the Kava root 7:1 water extract 455 mg †
kavalactones, work together to traditionally help: from Piper methysticum root 3.2 g
calm the nerves Containing kavalactones 50 mg
ease the effects of temporary tension and stress † Daily Value (DV) not established.
promote relaxation and sleep
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin,
support muscle relaxation* magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, hypromellose, sodium starch
Caution: US FDA advises that a potential risk of rare, but glycolate and dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate.
severe, liver injury may be associated with kava-containing Content Product No
dietary supplements. Ask a health care professional before 40 Tablets M1345
use if you have or have had liver problems, frequently use
alcoholic beverages, or are taking any medication. Stop use Suggested Use
and see a doctor if you develop symptoms that may signal 1 tablet 2 – 3 times daily, or as directed.
liver problems (eg unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain, loss Educational Tools
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of appetite, fever, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, yellow L0329: Clinical Success Made Simple With MediHerb Handout
eyes or skin). Not for use by persons under 18 years of age, or L0651: Kava Forte Brochure
by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not for use with L0322: Kava Forte Handout
alcoholic beverages. Excessive use, or use with products that Product Detail Sheet available online
cause drowsiness, may impair your ability to operate a
vehicle or dangerous equipment. Not for prolonged use. Do
not exceed recommended dose. t
Additional Support
Combines well with Valerian Complex tablets to promote
relaxation and encourage sleep.
Consider Nevaton Forte or St John’s Wort 1.8g tablets to
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provide a tonic for the nervous system and ease the
effects of occasional stress.
Combine with FemCo tablets to ease the effects of
everyday tension and stress.
Consider Wild Yam Complex tablets to maintain feelings of
general well-being/calm the nerves.
Consider Adrenal Complex tablets for adrenal support.
Consider HiPep tablets to reduce occasional stomach acid
secretions.
Consider Nervagesic tablets to support relaxation in the
nervous system and muscles.*
Kava Quality Story
100 water
90 ethanol
standard
Kava is derived from the rootstock of the sterile cultivated species 80
of Piper methysticum 70
The active property of Kava has been attributed to the kavalactones, a group of % apical 60 50
structurally related lipophilic lactones. These compounds can represent 3 to 20% by 40
weight of the dried rootstock, depending on the age of the plant and the specific cultivar. 30
The majority of the Kava used commercially in the world is in the form of a high ethanol 20
or other organic solvent extract, which extracts little more than the kavalactones and 10
has reported potential hepatoxicity concerns. The Therapeutic Goods Administration 0
(TGA) allows water extracted or plain unextracted root to be sold in Australia. 0 40 80 120 160
Time (min)
Kava (Piper methysticum) Traditionally Kava beverages are prepared by chewing or pounding the root to produce a
cloudy, milky mash, which is then consumed orally. It is known that extraction with Kawain % apical average data
different solvents affects the phytochemical profile of the extract. Time water ethanol standard
MediHerb investigated the difference in bioavailability of the water extract of Kava and 10 11 11 12
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the 96% ethanol extract using the Caco-2 monolayer in vitro model. The kavalactones 20 21 22 23
(as kawain) were found to be potentially bioavailable as they all crossed the membrane 30 30 31 33
quite readily with the exception of one kavalactone (yangonin). The water extract of 60 59 59 61
Kava was only slightly less bioavailable than the ethanol extract. Therefore the clinical 90 80 81 84
effect of the water extract of Kava would be similar to that of an ethanol extract. 120 87 89 91
150 92 95 97
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