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Kavalactones are a class of lactone compounds found in kava roots and Alpinia zerumbet (shell ginger). [1] and in several Gymnopilus, Phellinus and Inonotus fungi. [2] Some kavalactones are bioactive. They are responsible for the psychoactive, analgesic, Euphoric and sedative effects of kava. [3] [4]
In addition to the lack of research showing the benefits of testosterone for women, taking the hormone can also come with side effects, including unwanted hair growth, acne, liver damage, hair ...
When men start testosterone therapy, it is typically given in a gel with a dose of 50-100 mg a day. Women, on the other hand, are recommended to take just 5 mg a day — 10% of the dose of a man ...
Research on women and testosterone has been limited, but as more is done, experts are seeing that the hormone affects the female sex drive, just as it does the male. It also plays an essential ...
The mature roots of the kava plant are harvested after a minimum of four years (at least five years, ideally) for peak kavalactone content. Most kava plants produce around 50 kg (110 lb) of root when they are harvested. Kava root is classified into two categories: crown root (or chips) and lateral root.
Kava: kava-kava Piper methysticum: Sedatives, sleeping pills, antipsychotics, alcohol [15] Milkvetch: Astragalus: Astragalus may interact with medications that suppress the immune system, such as cyclophosphamide. [24] It may also affect blood sugar levels and blood pressure. Pineapple enzyme Ananas comosus: Bromelain
Common side effects of testosterone include acne, swelling, and breast enlargement in men. [9] Serious side effects may include liver toxicity, heart disease, and behavioral changes. [9] Women and children who are exposed may develop masculinization. [9] It is recommended that individuals with prostate cancer should not use the medication. [9]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated in 2015 that neither the benefits nor the safety of testosterone have been established for low testosterone levels due to aging. [17] The FDA has required that testosterone labels include warning information about the possibility of an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. [17]