The Science Behind Kava

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  • čas přidán 13. 07. 2020
  • Recently I started drinking kava and after doing some research I decided to make a video about the science behind kava and the kavalactones that it contains.
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Komentáře • 268

  • @young_liberal1691
    @young_liberal1691 Před 4 lety +107

    Just got recommended a video from Tom Scott where you are featured. So glad I found this channel! Subscribed!

    • @andrewmarino3373
      @andrewmarino3373 Před rokem +2

      It’s roots haha no pun intended 👐👁👐🛸👽🎻

  • @matthewjamestaylor
    @matthewjamestaylor Před 4 lety +91

    Great video, Chase. Your writing skills have developed beautifully. I am ready for your first novel. Stay safe. Cheers.

  • @RITCH232
    @RITCH232 Před 3 lety +1

    Just came from the Tom Scott video (I've been binge watching) and my god. I'm glad you are still doing this you filled me with inspiration and determination to keep going through university and maybe create some videos of my own.

  • @wyattcola930
    @wyattcola930 Před 4 lety +56

    THANK YOU! I've been looking all over the Internet for information on kava. Here in Hawaii, everyone uses its Hawaiian name: 'awa (pronounced _AH-vuh_ ). I had no idea its English name was different, which explains why Google wasn't giving me any results. Luckily, your video gave me both its name as well as most of the info I was looking for. Thanks!

    • @valvihk3649
      @valvihk3649 Před 11 měsíci +3

      It's not specifically English, the word's pronounciation is borrowed from Polynesia. K is dropped in Hawaii, Tahiti, and the Marquesas.

  • @jordanevans7499
    @jordanevans7499 Před 4 lety +12

    You need a viral video. These videos are entertaining and high quality all you need is for people to know about it. Keep it up

  • @mackey4568
    @mackey4568 Před 3 lety +3

    You’re the man bro! Keep making videos you have a bright future ahead of you

  • @TheChondriac
    @TheChondriac Před 4 lety +8

    Me and my friends have been getting more into Kava lately. It's so nice to visit and chill.

  • @GIF_CANCEL
    @GIF_CANCEL Před 3 lety +13

    This is awesome. Im a generation x and just tried Kava and it feels so mild, natural, and normal, yet very relaxing and good for focus. Sleeping after this is very gentle and restful. I like this presentation.

  • @patrickrankin4476
    @patrickrankin4476 Před 7 měsíci +8

    Awesome, thank you Chase, I am growing kava in Samoa where it's known as Ava, as you say, each variety has a slightly different effect, some sleepy, other uplifting and other very subtle lifting of mental pressure leaving ones mind free to move forward.

  • @ChewyTwee
    @ChewyTwee Před 4 lety +5

    Ive never even heard of this! Super interesting video as always!

  • @annettesolis
    @annettesolis Před 3 lety +2

    Nice vid bro. Good info and like the length for just a quick what to know video.

  • @brianwiley8215
    @brianwiley8215 Před 3 lety +2

    Love your enthusiasm. Keep up the great work.

  • @cherijoseph7819
    @cherijoseph7819 Před 2 lety +7

    I use kava for anxiety and chronic pain.

  • @wojciechadamski3919
    @wojciechadamski3919 Před 3 lety +3

    I've come to your channel from Tom Scott's video. Great content, I do enjoy your videos!

  • @kennarajora6532
    @kennarajora6532 Před 3 lety +10

    just came here from the Tom Scott video. Man, the kid's grown a lot.
    Nice to see he's still going strong, making science videos.

  • @Scanixon
    @Scanixon Před 4 lety +84

    Kava is the Lithuanian word for coffee so the video confused me before you explained that it is from Hawaii

  • @zachedelic1293
    @zachedelic1293 Před rokem +2

    you're one if the only guys on youtube with info on this substance

  • @VinOnline
    @VinOnline Před 3 lety +1

    Hey! I discovered you from that Minesota video you did 4 years ago, good job! Keep up the great work!

  • @PreppyAva12345
    @PreppyAva12345 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice video. Concise and to the point. Keep posting please

  • @leksingtillsjagdor5900
    @leksingtillsjagdor5900 Před 4 lety +2

    You are a great inspiration for me, keep going!💪💪💪

  • @robertjalu6897
    @robertjalu6897 Před rokem +3

    we have been having kava forever - no one has died and we are still here - the happiest place on earth

  • @Harderanger
    @Harderanger Před 4 lety +8

    Awesome video thank you! I went out to Fiji a couple years ago and can totally agree with everything you say. Had it quite a few times but never really felt anything :P

  • @helenndow1101
    @helenndow1101 Před 3 lety +1

    This is all so good to know, thank you

  • @Justin-ec5km
    @Justin-ec5km Před 6 měsíci

    This was an awesome informational video. Thanks g

  • @redmochi3079
    @redmochi3079 Před 2 lety +3

    "I'm not recommending it, but maybe give it a shot!"
    *Subscribed*

  • @connieinman2467
    @connieinman2467 Před 29 dny

    Thank you for the info. I can tell you are an amazing human. ❤

  • @LucasL512
    @LucasL512 Před 4 lety +1

    Cool video, never heard of the stuff but I guess I'm now prepared for the Kavocalypse

  • @sweet-ish5988
    @sweet-ish5988 Před 25 dny

    We need this now!

  • @ZMBproductions
    @ZMBproductions Před 4 lety +11

    tried kava in fiji and it really is dirt water lol. did not know about the benefits though. would not get me to drink it again lol

  • @lukeknoxxmusic
    @lukeknoxxmusic Před 8 měsíci

    Do you know which strain has the most that effects on the GABA system? I also wanna get off of Benzos. Do you have any tips for preparing? How much will I need in the beginning and do I drink it slowly over time or fast?

  • @Cedar23
    @Cedar23 Před 3 lety +1

    Hay I've just come from Tom Scott's video where you explained coke and mountain due dissolving your sister teeth nice to see your still doing video 👍👍👍

  • @nicholasbiddle7893
    @nicholasbiddle7893 Před 2 lety

    Very thorough breakdown

  • @STEVEGOATS1111
    @STEVEGOATS1111 Před rokem +1

    Amazing information thanks keep it up

  • @connieinman2467
    @connieinman2467 Před 29 dny

    I like that your video is short and to the point! Don’t be afraid to add one more minute it will be OK ha ha

  • @screamlight1211
    @screamlight1211 Před 3 lety

    Very educational! Thanks mate+

  • @MusicPLUSBusiness
    @MusicPLUSBusiness Před 2 lety

    Awesome!! Thank you!!

  • @OtnielSantiago
    @OtnielSantiago Před 2 lety

    awesome video bro 👊

  • @isabelladavis1363
    @isabelladavis1363 Před rokem

    Great information appreciate the study

  • @eriksmit1804
    @eriksmit1804 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video!!

  • @camilawarino5298
    @camilawarino5298 Před 3 lety +1

    I love your videos!!!

  • @lilymarquez7132
    @lilymarquez7132 Před 2 lety +12

    Kava is awesome I personally mix 1-2 tablespoons of the powder with milk and blend ‘em together and sip it until it’s done and get a nice soothing, muscle relaxing effect (I’ve noticed this as my shoulders/ jaw area are typically tense)
    Be aware though! Over doing the dose with kava can cause nausea and throwing up!
    Verify the source of the kava it’s a trial and error process but once you find the one that works for you I can tell you from experience that kava really is a natural game changer with helping relieve tension and stress!

    • @idipped2521
      @idipped2521 Před 2 lety +5

      Do you have any good sources you recommend? Not really wanting to go back to xanax even though I have the script

    • @tracynagel1795
      @tracynagel1795 Před rokem

      ​@@idipped2521 Little late but you can find alot of info on kava at "Joeytalks" on youtube. "Art of kava" is one good source and he recommends, "Karuna kava" from this vendor, they are pre-mixed. Don't forget to add your fat.. (milk, creamer, coconut oil...)

    • @getwell587
      @getwell587 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Any brand recommendations?

    • @getwell587
      @getwell587 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Do you drink it everyday? Is that safe?

    • @ryanrandolph7734
      @ryanrandolph7734 Před 3 měsíci

      Don't you need to filter out the kava powder?

  • @bradlymiller7961
    @bradlymiller7961 Před 4 lety +4

    I use to drink a lot of kava when I was in Florida in west palm.

  • @chozahfearless7524
    @chozahfearless7524 Před rokem +1

    I’m of Malagasy descent so part pacific island and it makes me feel great I have been eating more East African and pacific island food and herbs it has been life changing.

  • @Em3r1c4
    @Em3r1c4 Před 2 lety

    Great video m8. Did you like the effect?

  • @Wh3atley
    @Wh3atley Před 3 lety +6

    Kid, you all right? Haven't uploaded for a long time now..

  • @AustinEak1ns
    @AustinEak1ns Před měsícem

    You’re awesome man

  • @misslayer999
    @misslayer999 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video! Straight to the point, super informative and love your enthusiasm! subbed😊

  • @jayytee8062
    @jayytee8062 Před rokem +1

    Can it be taken while already drinking alcohol?

  • @Amphoteric-tz9mc
    @Amphoteric-tz9mc Před rokem

    Man has the same interests as i do. first video i saw was the Tannerite one then this. I love it.

  • @living.ocalan9931
    @living.ocalan9931 Před 4 lety +1

    Very cool!

  • @I_AM_ALL_THAT_WAS
    @I_AM_ALL_THAT_WAS Před 2 lety +4

    3000 years and it’s a social drink in Fiji 🇫🇯 not just ceremonial

  • @Mell0Dom
    @Mell0Dom Před 5 měsíci +1

    I bought the kava gummies, ate one and didn’t like it at all. Gave me these lil head rushes they call kava bells. They wouldn’t stop for like 10 hours

  • @FridgeChic
    @FridgeChic Před 3 lety

    Whoa! Weird going from 4 year old mtn dew videos to this! How old are you now? Keep up the good work, would love to see a Mark Rober collab.

  • @BuddhistZenDave
    @BuddhistZenDave Před 3 lety +3

    The actual, thorough damage the hippies did to alternative medicine, and alternative mods of health has yet to be fully analyzed.

  • @tylergriffsmith
    @tylergriffsmith Před rokem +6

    Great video. Was hoping you’d actually break down the science ie how it actually makes you less anxious - does it attach to certain receptors? Does it change molecules?
    Anyone have any interesting research papers references they could share?

    • @sagerdood
      @sagerdood Před 11 měsíci +2

      It boosts Gaba big time and also effects seratonin creation.

  • @shartkey1214
    @shartkey1214 Před 3 lety

    can u do a video on airpressure and how much a person can exert on diff objects?

  • @jessicabeppler2324
    @jessicabeppler2324 Před 3 lety

    Great video

  • @bobbyjohnson5637
    @bobbyjohnson5637 Před 3 lety

    Nice vid, thanks

  • @raheempaxton7082
    @raheempaxton7082 Před 4 lety +1

    Great job on the video. I see a scientist in the making!!

  • @markbalogh9655
    @markbalogh9655 Před 2 lety

    Good video!

  • @dmitritelvanni4068
    @dmitritelvanni4068 Před 10 měsíci

    It's more than root and water if you do it right. Cream and saliva really make it. I've been using it for years now, since it first came to popularity back in the mid 2010s. I notice a big difference if I even just chew the root or the soak the teabag orally before steeping. I know, sounds gross. But it makes a difference. As does the cream. Adds to the overall cascade effect from the broad range of kavalactones in the actual plant(extracts have never been particularly effective for me except as a sort of anxiolytic during tryptamine based trips. I think it mildly inhibits the breakdown. Not enough to compare to a real MAOI but enough to add something overall.)

  • @darrincooper1256
    @darrincooper1256 Před rokem

    Where can I order at

  • @sojournersunrise2290
    @sojournersunrise2290 Před 11 měsíci

    well done

  • @l0lan00b3
    @l0lan00b3 Před rokem +1

    Wouldn't that be considered an adaptogen it you've got to take less of it, as it builds up in your system, over time?

  • @valvihk3649
    @valvihk3649 Před 11 měsíci

    Can u share your sources of research on kava?

  • @The_Sofa_King
    @The_Sofa_King Před 4 lety +3

    Kava, we gotta hava!

  • @arthurbaz2
    @arthurbaz2 Před 4 lety

    Great video, congrats! But what I want to know is: why some countries in your background map are blue? Hahahah

  • @justink5375
    @justink5375 Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @Bnguyen276
    @Bnguyen276 Před 2 lety +7

    Taste like shit, but it got me off of alcohol dependency. It did the trick, every time I crave for alcohol, I bust my finest root powder. It got me sitting on my ass!

  • @aaronlewis4475
    @aaronlewis4475 Před 3 lety +5

    Kava is fucking amazing. Can't believe its legal haha. BTW to all people who are new to kava, give it some time because it takes some skills to make it right.

    • @ScienceC
      @ScienceC  Před 2 lety

      Yes that is true I’ve never made it myself

    • @azrael5310
      @azrael5310 Před 2 lety +2

      Bought my fist couple strains today. Definitely taking the edge off. Gonna go easy to get the dosing right. Being crippled by anxiety, ... I feel amazing. Game changer. Bu-Bye Rx pills.

    • @siadawn
      @siadawn Před rokem

      Yes, indeed. Completely agree with you!!! Don't give up before the magic happens. 😃❤💯

    • @FaCePlaNt_4_YAHUSHA
      @FaCePlaNt_4_YAHUSHA Před rokem

      Wish I knew of this stuff before I started Kratom. Now I Wana try it and stop Kratos. I bet it could help the detox from it.

  • @JennWest-Liberty
    @JennWest-Liberty Před 2 lety

    Nice video.

  • @romahernandez8525
    @romahernandez8525 Před 3 lety +1

    I wish he would upload soon

  • @Cadwaladr
    @Cadwaladr Před 4 lety +6

    Never heard of kava with a k before, I only knew about cava, the Spanish sparkling wine. Sounds interesting though, and if it has the potential to help with anxiety, it's worth giving a try. Thank you.

    • @dutchik5107
      @dutchik5107 Před 4 lety

      Cava is disgusting... but I thought off cava too.
      I have drunk cava multiple times but don't get it.

  • @AndresBanorte
    @AndresBanorte Před 9 dny

    Been drinking it before my differential Equations class and I can attest to both the increased cognitive function and sense of euphoria. I've never enjoyed math so much

  • @NanoLyfe
    @NanoLyfe Před 3 měsíci

    Great video, would love for you to experience the science behind Nano Kava! 1ml provides the same amount of kavalactones as a 6oz shell! Nanotechnology is at the heart of it!

  • @phoebem1537
    @phoebem1537 Před 4 lety +17

    Wonderful video, I've been to Fiji a few times (where they drink Kava) so it was interesting to hear about it from a scientific perspective. You explore all kinds of interesting topics on this channel and your writing makes the concepts very clear.
    If I could offer some advice form a public speaking perspective sometimes you draw out your words too long and you also rise in pitch at the end of some sentences. A good example would be at 1:27 where "mood" is drawn out and "sleep" rises in pitch. When I was learning to public speak I was told I had a 'fairy voice' and while yours is not as bad as mine was I thought I'd let you know the advice I received for this. A 'fairy voice' is one that kind of floats through the script, my pitch would rise throughout sentences and I wasn't 'forceful' in what I was saying. Tips I had to deal with this were to take a deep breath before starting (but I suspect you do this), focus on speaking at a controlled speed (which you do really well!), and think of lowering your voice (which is less of a problem for men) and putting a sense of gravity into your words which helps to stop the pitch rising and the floaty voice affect. Anyway, this advice was really helpful for me so I thought I'd pass it on in case it was helpful for you too.
    Anyway, I hope this is at least a little helpful - feel free to reach out if you need clarification - but otherwise keep up the great work. Your public speaking is really excellent (this may just take it to the next level) and I am absolutely loving this channel - keen to see where it will go in the future.

    • @ScienceC
      @ScienceC  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you! I appreciate the advice

  • @xhazzx
    @xhazzx Před 3 lety +2

    ScienceC why do you not upload?? :(

  • @getwell587
    @getwell587 Před 8 měsíci

    Interesting 👏👏

  • @biohazard2948
    @biohazard2948 Před 4 lety +5

    Back when I used to drink this stuff, everywhere I read up on it was saying to mix it with milk or some kind of fat that the kavalactones could bind to; could never really tell if that actually made much of a difference though tbh.
    Can you do a video on mitragyna speciosa next? LOL, kidding.

    • @ScienceC
      @ScienceC  Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah I’ve heard that fat helps digest or binds or something but I could not find any research online about it.

    • @azrael5310
      @azrael5310 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ScienceC just went to a shop today where the owner is VERY knowledgeable on this and kratom. And they also said that kava is fat soluble. BRING ON THE FATS! LOL
      This stuff is amazing! Great info on this man. Thank you

    • @zachedelic1293
      @zachedelic1293 Před rokem +1

      when i drink my kava, i do a 50/50 mix of warm water and almond milk to best potency

  • @zetawilliams2724
    @zetawilliams2724 Před rokem

    Thank you great

  • @Weisz
    @Weisz Před 4 lety +1

    Is the reverse tolerance at all similar to how some people say THC can work? Like, every once in a while you'll meet a weed enthusiast who's like "yeah, honestly you get a better high the second or third time you try weed, since the thc stays in your system".
    I've never been sure if that's just a perceived effect or if it's real.

    • @ScienceC
      @ScienceC  Před 4 lety +2

      THC definitely has a normal tolerance, I think with that people might not inhale or consume a lot of THC and that’s why they don’t get high but I’m not sure.

    • @ChosenNEO777
      @ChosenNEO777 Před 2 lety

      Complete and total lie. Weed is a drug, and you don’t build up a REVERSE tolerance, just like any other drug, you will eventually build a normal tolerance and need more to reach a certain high…
      I would like to add: you will experience withdrawal symptoms from Weed if you smoke everyday for a long period of time.

    • @Daswassuphomie
      @Daswassuphomie Před 2 lety

      @@ChosenNEO777 this is not true… I smoked weed 10 times a day for 7 years and quit with no problems. Stop spreading lies. Drink some coffee because that’s 10x worse than anything weed can even come close to.

  • @evamarie7676
    @evamarie7676 Před 3 lety

    YOUR MY INSPIRATION AND I MISS UR CHANEL

  • @bradlymiller7961
    @bradlymiller7961 Před 4 lety

    Hey can you do the science of MSG.

  • @Wh3atley
    @Wh3atley Před 4 lety +3

    Are you using a teleprompter or how do you remember the whole script to make this a one-shot-deal?

  • @alfredheeks1393
    @alfredheeks1393 Před 3 lety +1

    I like chanels like this

  • @ratzzz1889
    @ratzzz1889 Před rokem

    It use to be used for gatherings and meetings but people took advantage of that and started getting drunk with it

  • @evamarie7676
    @evamarie7676 Před 3 lety

    POST MOREEE

  • @linksasmr
    @linksasmr Před 4 lety +7

    Kava is my favorite thing that tastes awful!

  • @charliefischer59
    @charliefischer59 Před 3 lety +1

    Damn I come back to your channel 3 years and I thought someone else was running it lol.

  • @DavidMartin-ms6fc
    @DavidMartin-ms6fc Před měsícem

    I like drinking kava while watching tv, it’s kinda nice

  • @kavakavacandy
    @kavakavacandy Před rokem +1

    Thanks so much for your video and sipping on some muddy water :). Yes, the taste is not great and certainly takes some time getting use to. Been in the kava industry for over a decade (well almost 15 years!) and developed a kava candy thats a little easier to get down (flavors Orange, Coconut Cream and Ginger). If you happen to see this, would love to send you some packs to try if your interested. Aloha! Steve (owner)

    • @acmdavid11
      @acmdavid11 Před rokem +2

      Sounds amazing! I’m def interested!!

    • @kavakavacandy
      @kavakavacandy Před rokem

      @@acmdavid11 curious have you tried any kava before?

    • @acmdavid11
      @acmdavid11 Před rokem +2

      @@kavakavacandy only some drops from HEB. Other than that, not that I can think of

    • @rick-db1wr
      @rick-db1wr Před rokem +2

      @@kavakavacandy is it legal in the us

    • @StevenGeorgeHawaii
      @StevenGeorgeHawaii Před rokem +1

      @@rick-db1wr yes! Legal in the U.S. kava is categorized under the dietary supplement category

  • @rcc475
    @rcc475 Před rokem +1

    Does the buildup cause withdrawal?

    • @siadawn
      @siadawn Před rokem

      No!!! That's what's so great about Kava-well, *one* of the things anyway!!! 😃❤🥰

  • @leahsmith2078
    @leahsmith2078 Před 3 lety +3

    Looking at my kava tea right now realizing ya, it does resemble mud water

  • @David_Phantom
    @David_Phantom Před 4 lety

    So are you a kava drinker now? And if so, do you do anything to make it more palatable?

    • @ScienceC
      @ScienceC  Před 4 lety

      Eh there’s really not much you can do, I would say you get used to it over time but you really don’t!

    • @bleusoleil1
      @bleusoleil1 Před 2 lety +2

      You can find different tea preparations. Or make your own. I purchase a kava chai blend online.

    • @siadawn
      @siadawn Před rokem +1

      @@bleusoleil1 Can I ask where you found the Kava-Chai blend?? I don't actually mind the taste of Kava-unlike most people I've heard of! 😅 I'm definitely not saying I *love* it; but I don't hate it either. It's okay. I mix milk and/or coconut milk with mine plus cinnamon (in the "kneading" stage of preparation if traditional; or after I add the Kava if micronized/instant). . . and when made like that, I've often said to people who haven't tried it, that it tastes like a ( very strong! lol ) Chai tea. If I had the traditional Chai spices (star anise etc; hard to find where I live lol), I'd add those...for sure!!!
      I sweetened it at the beginning, bc I felt it needed it; but then it felt like it was so unhealthy to me; so I switched to honey. Now I use nothing to "mask" the taste bc it really doesn't bother me that much. You're supposed to drink it quickly anyway and that's what I do! 😂
      But yea I'd love to know where you got that if you don't mind!!! Thank you! Sounds awesome!! 😃

  • @gabby_moloko
    @gabby_moloko Před 5 měsíci

    I've used a lot of kava over the years and have never experienced the reverse tolerance that this gentleman talks about -- just regular tolerance. Wondering why

  • @tomcavness
    @tomcavness Před rokem +20

    I went to Fiji for a couple months when I was 14 (I was building a couple dormitories for a youth camp). One Sunday our group visited a village where the males of the group were invited to sit in a circle with the men of the tribe and coconut shell was passed around the circle. People would take the shell, dip it in the large bowl in the center and drink. None of us knew what Kava was at the time, so everyone was a bit taken aback by the f'd up teenagers leaving the village. I don't really remember much about the effects, to be honest. I DO remember that it made my mouth go numb on the first drink. After the second time I dipped in the bowl, my whole face went numb. I drank once more after that, but don't really remember much. In my defense, it WAS 37 years ago. Memory ain't what it used to be. LOL

    • @mediterraneandiet2483
      @mediterraneandiet2483 Před rokem +1

      Ginkgo Biloba extract 240 mg daily will really help your memory and cognitive function.

    • @thomas3656
      @thomas3656 Před 9 měsíci

      @@mediterraneandiet2483does it really?

  • @eliannycardoso4429
    @eliannycardoso4429 Před 2 lety

    Kava is great

  • @undefeated6670
    @undefeated6670 Před 3 lety

    Where’d you go...

  • @walterwhite1
    @walterwhite1 Před 2 lety +8

    So this is why they’re so laid-back and nice on the islands

  • @evamarie7676
    @evamarie7676 Před 3 lety

    I MISS YOU