A friend recently suggested this supplement--after doing research, i found it extremely harmful! Case in point--even in otherwise healthy people, herbal suppplements are NOT FDA approved...
Kava Kava Side Effects, Interactions and Warning
- May worsen Parkinson's disease and should not be used by individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Do not take if you are on any other prescription medication.
- Increases 'off' periods in Parkinson patients taking levodopa and can cause a semicomatose state