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Kava

Kava is the dried root of a plant found on islands in the western Pacific Ocean. It is available in several forms, such as a dietary supplement and a liquid extract. You can also get it in tablets, capsules, and powder.

Taking kava may reduce anxiety. But it has been linked to the risk of severe liver injury and even death.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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