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Kava لـ مشاكل النوم المرتبطة بالقلق

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Based on 23 studies (4 meta-analyses, 1 RCT) with 2,043 total participants. Results are mixed across studies.

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الخلاصة

Based on 23 studies (4 meta-analyses, 1 RCT) with 2,043 total participants. Results are mixed across studies.

Key Study Findings

Case Reports n=1 6 weeks
Diagnosing Acute Kava Dermopathy: A Case Report of a Characteristic Cutaneous Eruption.
Dose: None مقابل: None Outcome: acute kava dermopathy with sebaceous gland necrosis التأثير: None None

المجتمع المدروس: 41-year-old Australian woman consuming kava for anxiety and insomnia

Case Reports n=1 Open-label
Severe kava withdrawal managed with phenobarbital.
Dose: None مقابل: None Outcome: Resolution of kava withdrawal symptoms التأثير: None None

المجتمع المدروس: 45-year-old man with kava and kratom withdrawal

Other Double-blind
The potential of AB-free kava in enabling tobacco cessation via management of abstinence-related stress and …
Dose: AB-free kava extract مقابل: Placebo Outcome: Tobacco cessation via stress/insomnia management التأثير: None None

المجتمع المدروس: Adult smokers (trial protocol)

Controlled Clinical Trial
Acute oral toxicity, antinociceptive and antimicrobial activities of kava dried extracts and synthetic kavain.
Dose: None مقابل: Vehicle control Outcome: Acute oral toxicity, antinociceptive activity التأثير: None None

المجتمع المدروس: Animal model

Systematic Review
The Impact of Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Insomnia: A Systematic Review.
Dose: None مقابل: None Outcome: Sleep quality improvement التأثير: None None

المجتمع المدروس: Insomnia patients

Review
Calm Down With Kava: What Clinicians Need to Know.
Dose: None مقابل: None Outcome: None التأثير: None None

المجتمع المدروس: Kava users

Key Statistics

23

الدراسات

2043

المشاركون

Mixed

A

التقييم

Referenced Papers

The American journal … 2025 1 اقتباسات
Journal of clinical … 2022 27 اقتباسات
Journal of psychosocial … 2022 2 اقتباسات
Combinatorial chemistry & … 2021 16 اقتباسات
Chemical research in … 2019 6 اقتباسات
Journal of medicinal … 2018 19 اقتباسات
Sleep medicine reviews 2015 152 اقتباسات
Advances in pharmacological … 2011 79 اقتباسات
Journal of psychopharmacology … 2005 176 اقتباسات
Integrative cancer therapies 2004 59 اقتباسات
Human psychopharmacology 2003 45 اقتباسات
Phytotherapy research : … 2001 74 اقتباسات
Human psychopharmacology 2001 52 اقتباسات
Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift … 1996 22 اقتباسات

Dosage & Usage

mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units

الجرعات الشائعة

sleep:
120-250 mg kavalactones/day, 1-2 hrs before bed

الحد الأعلى: 250 mg kavalactones/day (European guidelines); limited to 3 months continuous use

الجرعات المدروسة في الأبحاث

الجرعة المدة التأثير ن
None 6 weeks Negative 1
None -- Positive 1
AB-free kava extract -- Mixed --
None -- Positive --
None -- Mixed --
None -- Mixed --
None -- Mixed --
not specified -- Positive --

أفضل وقت للتناول: 1-2 hours before bed; avoid daily use beyond 3 months without medical supervision

Safety & Side Effects

الآثار الجانبية المُبلّغ عنها

  • Drowsiness and reduced coordination
  • Hepatotoxicity (rare but serious — consult healthcare provider)
  • Skin rash (kava dermopathy) with chronic high-dose use
  • GI discomfort

التفاعلات المعروفة

  • Alcohol — increased hepatotoxicity risk and CNS depression
  • Hepatotoxic medications (acetaminophen, statins) — additive liver stress
  • Benzodiazepines and sedatives — additive CNS depression
  • CYP450 substrates (2E1, 1A2, 2D6) — kavalactones may inhibit metabolism
  • Levodopa and dopaminergic drugs — kava may reduce efficacy

الحد الأقصى المسموح به: 250 mg kavalactones/day (European guidelines); limited to 3 months continuous use

استشر مقدم الرعاية الصحية دائماً قبل البدء بأي مكمل غذائي.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kava help with مشاكل النوم المرتبطة بالقلق?
Based on 23 studies with 2,043 participants, there is strong evidence from multiple clinical trials that Kava may support مشاكل النوم المرتبطة بالقلق management. Our evidence grade is A (Strong Evidence).
How much Kava should I take for مشاكل النوم المرتبطة بالقلق?
Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 120-250 mg kavalactones/day, 1-2 hrs before bed. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.
Are there side effects of Kava?
Reported side effects may include Drowsiness and reduced coordination, Hepatotoxicity (rare but serious — consult healthcare provider), Skin rash (kava dermopathy) with chronic high-dose use, GI discomfort. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.
How strong is the evidence for Kava and مشاكل النوم المرتبطة بالقلق?
We rate the evidence as Grade A (Strong Evidence). This rating is based on 23 peer-reviewed studies with 2,043 total participants. The overall direction of effect is mixed.

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