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High Bioavailability Noble Kava Tablets | 1,000mg | Minimum 10% Kavalactones | Enhanced Traditional Water Extract

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SKU:
ND1344
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
High Bioavailability Noble Kava | Enhanced Traditional Water Extract
ITEM TYPE:
Tablets
QUANTITY PER BOTTLE:
30ct. or 90ct.
SERVINGS PER BOTTLE:
30 Servings or 90 Servings
STANDARDIZATION:
Minimum 10% Kavalactones
SUGGESTED USE:
As a dietary supplement, take one tablet daily.
VEGAN PRODUCT:
Yes
STORAGE:
Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
WARNING:
Keep out of reach of children. Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions, and/or taking prescription drugs or over the counter medications.
DISCLAIMER:
Always consult with a qualified health physician before taking any new dietary supplement. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Description

What is Kava?

Piper methysticum, better known as kava or kava kava, is a very interesting plant that is found growing throughout Oceania on islands such as Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Samoa and the Solomon islands. Kava even grows on Hawaii, but does not appear to be endemic to the islands, and was likely brought over by ancient explorers from Oceania. The occurrence of Kava on Hawaii is quite fascinating as it gives us clues to ancient migration patterns but also to the importance of Kava. Even more interesting is the fact that Kava meant for consumption (Noble Kava) cannot reproduce, which means that its propagation is solely due to humans taking cuttings of Kava plants and propagating them. This also means that without constant human interference for thousands of years, we wouldn’t be enjoying the benefits of Kava today! This again goes to show just how important Kava was throughout Oceania, because why else would you go through the trouble of keeping Noble Kava alive for so long? This also brings up some additional interesting questions, such as where did Noble Kava originate and was it entirely due to human activity? This is still a big unknown, which further adds mystery and intrigue to the world of Kava!

What does Kava do?

All right, so we know where Kava originates from now and that it was very important to the inhabitants of Oceania, but why was it so important? For this, we need to look towards the effects of Kava! Kava has a very unique blend of effects, and more interestingly, this also changes drastically between different cultivars of kava. Specifically, the different cultivars appear to be unique to different islands. For example, many kava’s from Tonga are described as being ‘heady’ which means that these kava cultivars produce uplifting and almost slightly stimulating effects without too much relaxing effects throughout the body. On the flipside, Kavas from the Solomon islands, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu tend to be very relaxing and are referred to as ‘heavy’ because they make the body feel heavy and relaxed. Furthermore, various islands have many different cultivars, some more heady and some more heavy. For example, there are at least 14 different Hawaiian kava cultivars that can display both heavy and heady effects!

Due to the fact that there are so many different cultivars of kava that each have their own unique effects, it can be hard to determine exactly what kava does. The response to this was to develop a better understanding of kava’s chemotype and the following system was developed by Dr. Vincent Lebot:

Code Kavalactone

1

Desmethoxyyangonin

2

Dihydrokavain

3

Yangonin

4

Kavain

5

Dihydromethysticin

6

Methysticin


The 6 Main Active Compounds In Kava

These are the 6 main active compounds in Kava and they are collectively referred to as the Kavalactones. Varying proportions of the Kavalactones produce different effects, and to quantify these effects, we can write out the chemotype in order of decreasing proportion of Kavalactones. So for example, a Kava with a chemotype of 456231 will have the highest concentration of Kavain (4), followed by Dihydromethysticin (5) and Methysticin (6). Using this system, we can quickly determine the effects between different cultivars since we know relatively well which effects each Kavalactone produces. Click or tap the tabs below to learn more about each.

Selective & reversible MAO-B inhibitor. May be stimulating, neuroprotective, mood promoting and nootropic.

GABAA positive allosteric modulator. Also a COX-1 inhibitor and selective & reversible MAO-B inhibitor. Produces relaxation and pain management effects. More potent and longer lasting than Kavain.

Mildly selective & reversible MAO-B inhibitor. Also a CB1 receptor agonist and COX-2 inhibitor. Likely produces pain management effects in addition to promoting mood.

Promotes GABA-elicited currents at extrasynaptic α4β2δ GABA receptors. Kavain is also an antagonist of L- type Ca2+ channels, a positive allosteric modulator of K+ outward current, and a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Produces relaxation and pain management effects and likely also helps promote a positive mood.

GABAA positive allosteric modulator. Also a selective & reversible MAO-B inhibitor. One of the most potent kavalactones with long duration of effects. Produces relaxation and pain management effects.

GABAA positive allosteric modulator. Also a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, selective & reversible MAO-B inhibitor and sodium channel blocker. Produces relaxation, pain management effects and likely helps promote mood.


Nootropics Depot Kava Extract: Chemotype

Now that we know what Kava chemotypes are possible and what effect each individual Kavalactone has, it is now time to look at our very own Kava extract! Our Kava extract is sourced from Fiji where a lot of the kava cultivars have chemotypes that start with 4 (kavain). Our Kava extract follows this perfectly, and has an average chemotype of 463251 and a minimum Kavalactone content of 10%. In order of highest to lowest concentration, our Kava extract contains:

Code Kavalactone

4

Kavain

6

Methysticin

3

Yangonin

2

Dihydrokavain

5

Dihydromethysticin

1

Desmethoxyyangonin

At 10% total Kavalactones, and with this ideal chemotype we are seeing, it is no surprise that our Kava extract has a perfect blend of effects that gives a very good overall representation of the different effects that are possible with Kava. This chemotype produces balanced effects that are both “heady” and “heavy”, yet leaning towards the “heavy” side ever so slightly. What this allows for, is gentle relaxation, great pain management effects, and a wonderful positive mood!


Nootropics Depot Kava Extract: Water As A Solvent

Traditionally only the roots of the Kava plant are used. These roots are pounded into a powder and then vigorously kneaded with fresh water. For anybody who has prepared traditional Kava root powder in this manner, they know that this process is quite labor intensive and can take a while too! Furthermore, the resulting beverage has quite an acquired taste and a significant local numbing effect in the mouth and throat. While consuming Kava the traditional way is the best way to experience the full spectrum of Kava effects, the hard work to make it and taste can make it quite hard to regularly supplement with Kava. Unfortunately, it appears that high potency extracts of Kava that are made with ethanol or supercritical CO2 produce lackluster effects for those who are accustomed to consuming Kava the traditional way. During beta-testing we tested quite a few of these extracts and have to agree that they do not seem to be representative of the effects experienced with traditionally prepared Kava. It appears that the kneading process in water produces a microencapsulation effect of the Kavalactones, similar to what we see with a product like cyclodextrin ALA (which is ALA microencapsulated in a cyclodextrin which is a special type of starch). Kava root appears to contain similar types of starch compounds which may help solubilize the Kavalactones over the course of many minutes of kneading. While the evidence on this is still quite weak, it does appear like this may be the missing link between the effects experienced from traditional Kava and high potency solvent extracts of Kava. This is why we eventually ended up chasing down a high-tech water extract!

Our water extracted Kava feels nearly identical to traditionally prepared Kava, which is honestly not surprising since the extraction method employed for our extract closely mimics traditional preparation of Kava. When we first tried this extract we were blown away by just how close it came to our traditionally prepared Kava! Being able to obtain near traditional Kava effects with a simple tablet is quite the revelation, since the convenience factor makes it very easy to incorporate this into a daily routine!

Kava Benefits

Kava is clearly a very interesting and complex plant, and we could talk about it all day! However, to sum everything up, Kava benefits are:

    • Kava may help promote relaxation
    • Kava may help promote a positive mood
    • Kava may help support pain management
    • Kava may help promote cognitive function

Clearly, there is no shortage of Kava benefits! The benefits of Kava also have quite a wide range, which is part of why Kava is so popular.

Kava Stacks

As with any product in our extensive catalog, Kava also combines really well with some of our other products. Our current favorite stacks are the following:

Kava stack for relaxation: Kava + Sibelius Sage

While Kava is clearly already plenty calming by itself, we actually find that the effects combine very nicely with those of Sibelius sage. Sibelius sage provides a unique uplifting effect, similar to what you would find with ‘heady’ kavas. Thus, by combining the two, you can push the relaxing effects of Kava further into the ‘heady’ type of effects.

Kava stack for positive mood: Kava + Cistanche tubulosa

Cistanche tubulosa has a very unique effect on mood that is quite distinct from other mood promoters. The effects of Cistanche also appear to mesh very nicely with the mood promoting effects of Kava!

Kava stack for pain management: Kava + Rephyll

Rephyll is a patented formulation of the terpene beta-caryophylene and is one of our favorite supplements for pain management. We find that Rephyll also stacks particularly well with Kava, and the additive effect of both make for a great pain management stack!

Kava stack for cognitive function: Kava + Sabroxy

Kava already possesses dopamine promoting effects through selective and reversible MAO-B inhibition, and while Kava is only mildly stimulating, this effect seems to be quite nootropic nonetheless. We find however that it pairs quite nicely with a low dose of Sabroxy (50 mg) and the two together feel very smoothly stimulating!

Kava Dosage

As a dietary supplement, take one 1,000mg Kava tablet daily.

Kava Reviews

To gain more insight, see the Kava reviews and experiences below.

Where to Buy Kava Tablets

Nootropics Depot offers 30ct. and 90ct. jars of High Bioavailability Noble Kava tablets. Nootropics Depot’s Noble Kava has been lab-tested and verified for both product purity and identity.

Attention: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

29 Reviews

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  • 5
    This is the only one that doesn't make my skin revolt.

    Every time I took other extracts I got bad dandruff, and when I took them too long I literally got eye styes, after which I never took those brands for kava again (tried multiple, all from reputable companies), this is the only one that doesn't make my skin revolt, while still working well. Seems like ND chose well when deciding to use the traditional method for extracting kava. I did notice just as much effects from half a tab as from a whole tab, and all they do is make me happier (has previously been quite sedating though).

  • 5
    Perfect for stressful days

    I love taking 1 or 2 of these Nootropics Depot Kava tablet when having a very stressful day at work or just to relax. Not quite the same as kava made the traditional way with powder but closer than any other tablets or capsules I have ever had. Great product and incredibly fast shipping.

29 Reviews

  • 5
    This is the only one that doesn't make my skin revolt.

    Every time I took other extracts I got bad dandruff, and when I took them too long I literally got eye styes, after which I never took those brands for kava again (tried multiple, all from reputable companies), this is the only one that doesn't make my skin revolt, while still working well. Seems like ND chose well when deciding to use the traditional method for extracting kava. I did notice just as much effects from half a tab as from a whole tab, and all they do is make me happier (has previously been quite sedating though).

  • 5
    Perfect for stressful days

    I love taking 1 or 2 of these Nootropics Depot Kava tablet when having a very stressful day at work or just to relax. Not quite the same as kava made the traditional way with powder but closer than any other tablets or capsules I have ever had. Great product and incredibly fast shipping.

  • 2
    Better options out there

    I got some of these and cant say im a huge fan. The effect is very modest for the price. The pills are big and dissolve in your mouth quickly making it hard to swallow. If you are looking for a kava extract there are way better options, i would search elsewhere. I usually am a fan of ND but this product is a miss in my opinion.

  • 5
    NOBLE KAVA

    I take two Noble Kava tablets each evening with L-theanine, to make the transition from work to relaxation. This has been a great way to avoid the consumption of alcohol consumption and improve sleep.

  • 5
    Takes time

    This takes a bit of time due to the reverse tolerance effects. Excellent for pain, mood, relaxation. Also can be taken during the day with no issues.

  • 5
    Changed my life

    This kava supplement has changed my life. It helps me more with my stress/mood than anything ever has. It also helps with minor body pains/aches and helps me sleep well. If you are suffering from stress/depression this is the supplement for you!

  • 2
    Effects are very individual

    A spike in blood pressure is not a known side effect of Kava but that's exactly what I experienced taking half a tablet. I tried another half tablet a few days later and experienced exactly the same thing. It points out that one needs to be very careful when taking supplements. Your body may not react the way most people's do.

  • 5
    Great Substitute

    These kava tablets are certainly not the same as a big cup of traditionally prepared kava, but they are much more convenient. No stomach upset from them and I get a nice calming effect. They really do well when combined with other things like baikal skullcap and apigenin.

  • 2
    Not very relaxing

    You have to take a lot more than one of these to gain the benefits to reduce anxiousness. Not very cost effective.

  • 2
    Much weaker than traditionally prepared kava

    Had a slight relaxing effect but was very hard to notice, if you are looking for a replacement to traditional kava I wouldn't recommend, I tried 15 capsules at one point and didn't feel much still. May be good to slightly take the edge off anxiousness but I don't see the price being worth it.

  • 4
    Great, but Expensive

    I absolutely loved this. I was talking to my girlfriend over the phone while on this. I tried explaining to her what I was feeling. It wasn't exactly a high, but it was calm and a good mood. We decided I was just happy. I thought this was expensive until I looked at buying actual kava. Unfortunately I have to ration this out to myself due to pricing. Otherwise it would have been 5 stars.

  • 5
    HIGH BIOAVAILABILITY NOBLE KAVA TABLETS | 1,000MG | MINIMUM 10% KAVALACTONES | ENHANCED TRADITIONAL WATER EXTRACT

    This is a quality product. Helps with pain, relaxation, cognitive and mood. Way to go ND!!

  • 5
    Godsend for anxiousness

    I use theses tablets 1-6 times per day for stress and I love them. Doesn't make me too tired either

  • 5
    Noble Kava Is Exceptional

    High quality product with consistent results. I am certain I will be a repeat customer with this particular product.

  • 2
    Nothing like real Kava

    ND is on the right track but this is nothing close to traditionally made Kava. The tablets are huge and a pain to swallow. They should be In liquid capsules or lozenges/candy form to improve the product. I would hope to see some powdered noble kava as well (no extracts). As much as I love ND please buy some real kava or Kava Kandy.

  • 3
    No effect

    I took about half the bottle in doses ranging from 1-3g. No discernible effect whatsoever. I'm sure some people respond to it, but not me.

  • 5
    THIS IS AMAZING...

    I have tried Kava many times in my life. I have never found a pill or tablet extract that works like traditional brew Kava. In fact, every pill/ tablet extract i have tried is complete garbage and has zero effect. WHAT NOOTROPICS DEPOT HAS DONE HERE IS BRILLIANT. This is the closest thing to traditional brew Kava that you will find... PERIOD. As much as I love traditional brew Kava, I cannot stand the taste (and I can get just about anything down...). Not to mention there is a lot of prep to do before hand which is very messy and takes a lot of time if you do it properly. This tablet is remarkable. It’s not traditional brew kava but the effects are very close depending on the dose you take. I am very impressed with this product. The only down side is the price. It is quite pricy. But anyone who is a fan of traditional brew Kava who is looking for a tablet extract that works... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying this product. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

  • 5
    Top Notch

    Very good quality as ND (Nootropics Depot) are well known for, these work well. I find the very easily get stuck while shallowing and it's very discomforting. I've found taking it with cold water helps.

  • 5
    Calming

    One of the very few tablets that nails it compared to traditional methods. Definitely worth trying!

  • 5
    Great for anxiousness and panic attacks

    I've dealt with anxiousness for a large portion of my life. Kava is wonderful for controlling my attacks. It feels very euphoric like I just got done running a couple of miles at the gym. It also tames down the inflammation throughout my body. I highly recommend it!