The liver damage thing is more a matter of misinformation based in ignorance. Kava root, the part used to properly make a kava drink, is what's been used for thousands of years. Liver problems only came up because western users who had recently discovered it, started using the rest of the plant. While the root is harmless, the rest of the plant is the part that's toxic to your liver. And so the FDA and others panicked and declared kava a liver-damaging substance, when in reality the dangers are only from improper cultivation.

Anywhoo, I've tried kava in the form of caplets and dried root, and it's disappointed me time and time again. It's probably just me of course, but it never did ANYTHING to me whatsoever.
mrdevious Reviewed by mrdevious on . To kava or not to kava Hey guys and girls! ;) Has anyone here used Kava for anxiety? and if so was it effective? I know about the liver damage (although it is blown out of proportion i read today in all the years only 26 people have suffered liver failures due to high doses and use with other liver damaging products) Im thinking of taking it (not daily) but every other day for a while, as im under a bit of stress recently as im moving... any info is great. Rating: 5