Kava

Citations

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5. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2002). Kava-containing dietary supplements may be associated with sever liver failure. FDA Consumer Advisory. Available online: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/addskava.html.

Author:	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS Jeannette Curtis	Last Updated: June 27, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
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