Kava and Valerian Root: Can You Take Them Together?

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Kava and Valerian Root can interact. Additive sedation, potential for excessive drowsiness Avoid combining. Use one or reduce doses if combining.

What the evidence says

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Additive sedation, potential for excessive drowsiness

Both have sedating effects on central nervous system

What to do: Avoid combining. Use one or reduce doses if combining.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you take Kava and Valerian Root together?: Kava and Valerian Root can interact. Additive sedation, potential for excessive drowsiness Avoid combining. Use one or reduce doses if combining.
Do Kava and Valerian Root interact?: Additive sedation, potential for excessive drowsiness Both have sedating effects on central nervous system
Should you separate Kava and Valerian Root?: Avoid combining. Use one or reduce doses if combining.

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