Tag: Benzodiazepines

Case reports have shown severe liver injury, in some instances requiring transplantation, when kava is mixed with other substances. As a central nervous system depressant, kava carries significant risks when combined with other psychoactive drugs or certain medications. Understanding what you should not mix kava with is crucial for safe consumption.

Scientific research has confirmed that trace amounts of pharmacologically active benzodiazepine-like compounds exist naturally in various plant and animal products. This fascinating discovery challenges the perception that these molecules are purely synthetic and raises the question of what foods contain benzodiazepines and in what capacity.

Approximately 5 minutes or more of continuous seizure activity is considered status epilepticus and is a medical emergency requiring rapid intervention to prevent brain damage. The sedation used to terminate these emergencies is distinctly different from the nutritional strategies employed for the long-term management of epilepsy.