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Kava Kava

Avoid Kava Kava

Piper methysticum
Kava-kava

Kava-kava also known as Piper methysticum is to be avoided as it is toxic to liver and detrimental for PKD/PLD. Enhances bust. Endocrine disruptor. Kava kava contains Fusarium, a fungus that produces zearalenone, a potent estrogen that has been associated with breast enlargement in humans and other species.

Avoid Kava kava it is toxic to the liver. Two (2) cases of hepatitis with elevated liver enzymes have been reported. The enzymes normalized after stopping the herb; kava-kava interferes with blood clotting. This maybe a problem with those on dialysis. It can cause an increase in bleeding time. Contraindicated in individuals with depression. Kava-kava increases the risk of suicide. Contraindicated during pregnancy and in nursing mothers.

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Kava-Kava is an intoxicating beverage and can cause liver toxicity.

In Hawaii rat lung disease has been linked to homemade kava-kava preparation.

-- select KAVA-KAVA article -- Botanical Dietary Supplements Gone Bad hepatitis after consumption of traditional kava Traditional kava beverage consumption increases liver enzymes Kava hepatotoxicity

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We are  sharing our experiences with PKD/PLD Diet, an adjunct diet envisioning it complementing a physician's prescribed medical therapy. Consider testing this with your doctor's prior knowledge, who can  adjust it according to your own uniqueness by adding it to your current  treatment.

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