There are a lot of reviews on here complaining that it made their mouths numb. No offense but those people are extremely uninformed. First of all, kava is known to have that effect. It's one of the first things you learn about when you do your research. Second, it literally says on the box that it will numb your mouth lol.
Now on to the review. So, if you're a kava purist, this product may not be for you. It's not as strong as traditional kava, but I will say though, it is waaaay more convenient than traditional kava. The whole brewing process of traditional kava is kind of a hassle and the taste can be pretty bitter. If you want to avoid all of that but still want the effects of kava this product is perfect. I tried the ginger mint flavor, and you can taste a little bit of the kava bitterness but it's very mint forward. Personally, I don't even taste the ginger. The mouth numbing effects only last for a few minutes. I'd say 10-15 minutes tops. I actually kinda like the numbing effect lol. I treat this product like a medicine similar to a cough drop. You don't really use cough drops as a candy. You use it for the relief it provides. With that in mind, the flavor is pretty good.
In terms of how it made me feel, it has a very tangible calming effect. I use it as an alternative to alcohol and marijuana. Those substances are too intoxicating and have hangovers. With this, you're still sober but it really takes the edge off and makes being sober after a stressful day more tolerable.
All in all, I was very impressed with this product. I went in a little skeptical because I've tried other kava extract products and none of them were as effective as this one. I will absolutely continue to buy this product.
Proprietary Blend 50 mg: Kava kava (root), Lemon Balm, Chamomile. Other ingredients: Sorbitol, Xylitol, Calcium Stearate, Natural flavors, Malic acid, Beta Carotene (for color), Stevia Extract
