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drug_recall kavaAlthough all parts of the kava kava plant can be used to make teas and powdered supplements, kava kava root is the most potent part. This pepper plant is indigenous to the South Pacific islands, and kava kava root has long been used in traditional beverages in the region. Recently, manufacturers and distributors of supplements containing kava kava root have marketed the herb as a treatment for stress, tension, anxiety, insomnia, and a variety of other disorders.
In the past three years, kava kava root has been linked to liver problems ranging from minor inconveniences to potentially deadly conditions. Individuals taking kava kava root have suffered liver problems including hepatitis, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver malfunction, and even liver failure. Kava kava root users in Europe and the United States have had to receive liver transplants, and the full extent of potential damages resulting from kava kava root has not yet been discovered.
Individuals who have pre-existing liver problems, or who are taking kava kava root as well as other supplements or medications that adversely affect the liver are at increased risk for serious liver problems. Kava kava root users who are concerned that they face greater danger of side effects should discuss the issue with their physicians before continuing their use of kava kava root.
Kava kava root is often listed among the ingredients of supplements and teas under one of any number of other names, including yagona, milik, and long pepper. It can come in a variety of forms, including powders, pills and teas. Individuals using kava kava root who suspect that they are suffering ill effects from the supplement may be entitled to recover financial damages related to their kava kava root-related conditions.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory to consumers about the potential risk of severe liver injury resulting from the use of dietary supplements containing kava. A plant indigenous to the South Pacific, kava (also commonly referr...