Dietary SupplementsKava a case study.ppt

Dietary Supplements:Kava: a case study NUTR 547 - Nutrition Update David L. Gee, PhD Summer 2006 Learning Objectives Identify health claims associated with kava use. Define generalized anxiety disorder and describe its prevalence. Describe the biology and therapeutic control of anxiety Learning Objectives Name the active chemical in kava Describe the effect of kava on anxiety compared to placebo and pharmacologic agents in RCT’s. Describe the current status of kava availability in Europe, Canada, and the US. Learning Objectives Describe the health concerns related to kava use. Describe