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nactor329

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Do Kava capsules from a vitamin/supplement store like GNC or Vitamin Shoppe etc. work for anxiety? I've heard Kava is supposed to be similar to valium is this true?
 
In a way, but supplements like those only "feel" like valium in higher doses.

I recommend you buy extracts online, that are stronger than GNC and what not.
These extracts can feel somewhat like valium, but with a little more sedation.
 
I have a theoretical question, but I kinda want to hear from someone with real experience. I know it's been asked...but I'm asking:
Organ damage concerns aside, can you actually get intoxicated on kava? Like if you actually consumed several dozen doses?
It doesn't work with valerian...does work with kratom, poppy tea... What about kava? For it to actually work like Valium, to me, that would mean you can get unmistakably faded. Is that even possible?
 
Yes, it is.

When you have no benzos and a jar full of extract, two grams of 84% extract will give you a nice buzz.
It gives more sedation, very euphoric.
 
Hm, okay, thanks. Good to know.
Would you compare it to a dosage of benzos (e.g. 20mg of valium, say) or is it too qualitatively different?
 
It's different.
It feels more like alcohol, minus the hangover.
You can go from a benzo feel, to a loopy drunk feel, that's very clear headed.

I like to take it before a moment of meditation, it really eases the mind.
You'll love the feeling. It kicks anxiety in the ass.
 
Okay, well I went ahead and just took a whole bottle of extract (maybe 30ml, don't know strength, supposedly like 30-60 doses, made my tongue numb) and I did notice SOMETHING. It was better than nothing, I'd say, but not equivalent to any dose of benzo (not even 2-5mg of valium). Maybe like a beer. Unique, really. Kinda nice, not worth it. But thanks much for advice.
EDIT: OK, actually I'll say it was like 2-5mg of valium plus a beer, and it DID beat my anxiety. So, yeah, it was kinda cool and if it was around I'd do it again.
 
I love heavy doses.
I know what you are trying to do. :)
Try 1 1/2 bottles next time.
Stored kava is weaker than fresh kava paste.
Or, you can drink a couple on it, it really helps.
 
Damn, I read "I drank a couple bottles" and I was thinking oh, fuck, what did this bloke do? But yeah. Are these pills available at GNC? Is the extract available at GNC? I imagine the pill form is weaker, yes?
 
yes, they are. kava depletes potency as it is stored. plus, gnc or any other retailer is not going to have anything higher than a 30% extract. so more is needed for this type of purpose. online, one can get 84% extract in a paste form or pills. the paste comes in a multitude of flavors and goes excellent in milkshakes.
 
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