| Literature DB >> 19192130 |
Stefan U Christl1, Axel Seifert, Dirk Seeler.
Abstract
Liver toxicity from the use of kava dietary supplements has been reported, but little is known about the side effects of traditional kava preparations. We present a case study of a tourist who developed serious toxic liver disease after consumption of kava beverages in traditional Samoan kava ceremonies.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19192130 DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8305.2008.00259.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Travel Med ISSN: 1195-1982 Impact factor: 8.490