Source Naturals Serene Science Kava Root Extract 500 mg- 30 Tablets

I give this four stars because like most kava supplements out there, it is effective but very weak. If you want to feel the traditional kava effect, you need to take a half dozen of them. FWIW, these seem to be stronger then most competing products. Natrol is pretty good but not as strong. Gaia is good but very weak. This products seems to be one of the best out there. If anyone knows of a stronger/better supplement, please let me know.

I heard about kava at a professional conference around cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety. The speaker also indicated, as many do, that only a strong tea with a high amount of kava works. I tend to react quickly to any drugs that affect the brain (e.g. cold medicines!) so I'm not too surprised to find that even just 1/2 a pill has an effect on me. The effect is close to meditating or being on vacation, in that I find that things don't bother me and it's easy to have a clear, calm head. I give it 4 stars because I find that I almost have a rebound of worry the day after taking it. My new approach is to use it before bed, if needed.

This really helps me relax. I was unsure if this would help my anxiety, but it does, especially when my anxiety keeps me awake. I don't feel high or nauseous like the tea makes you feel, just not shaking with anxiety. Calms my body down and lets me live.

Couldn't read all details on the back saying about taking other meds and could be harmful to liver

1st 3 days didn't feel any difference but as I incorporated this into my daily regiment I felt it made my heart race and I am not find of that feeling. An acquaintance told me he had the same reaction and that it's not for everyone. I stopped taking it.

As a first time Kava user, I am satisfied. I have read a lot of information on Kava, some say extracts don't work, others say they do. These definitely work, at least for me. If you are a particularly anxious person, I highly recommend trying out Kava. You might encounter a "reverse tolerance" so give it a chance, you don't have much to lose with Kava's almost perfect safety profile.

I take 2 to feel anything but I do feel it. Doesn't last very long but I'm still trying to build it up in my system.

It definitely works