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Does Intake Of Kava-kava Cause Increased Anxiety And Black Stool?

Hi. Good timing. It was suggested that I take Kava Kava for anxiety. I took two yesterday - and WRONG - made it worse. This morning my stools are almost black. Now, part of this is eating a lot of spinach and dark veggies yesterday. Is the Kava contributing?
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Hello,

Black stool is caused by the consumer of spinach. Kava kava is a muscle relaxa, encourage sleep, and can relieve social and general anxiety in users. But, if you had a controversial effect you should not use it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Hello, Black stool is caused by the consumer of spinach. Kava kava is a muscle relaxa, encourage sleep, and can relieve social and general anxiety in users. But, if you had a controversial effect you should not use it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician