Sacred Waters Kava Bar — Restaurant in Lakewood

There are multiple long-term safety concerns regarding kava use, including liver failure and cirrhosis of the liver. Liver damage due to regular kava consumption occurs, with early symptoms of liver damage, including jaundice, fatigue, and dark urine.

Kava may cause liver damage because it metabolizes with the help of liver enzymes. The same enzymes are responsible for metabolizing many drugs. Kava can tie up these enzymes so they cannot metabolize the other medicines, allowing them to accumulate and damage the liver.

Kava may also metabolize into substances that directly damage liver cells. Some researchers believe that liver toxicity comes from a combination of kava and alcohol. A final theory suggests inflammation and depletion of important substances in the liver are to blame for toxicity. Individuals with liver disease or taking drugs that can affect the liver should avoid taking kava without consulting a physician.

There are many long-term health effects from regular and chronic use. Long-term toxicity includes:

Liver damage Irritation of the stomach Kidney injury Shortness of breath Hallucinations Dermopathy Medication interactions Accidents and injuries due to...

This magical place is the very first at which I've become anywhere near a semi-frequent regular, despite paling in comparison to many of its patrons. Everyone, including but far from limited to the staff, welcomes newcomers (myself in the beginning and just about everyone I've seen come through). There's a general air of acceptance and fun, Seeking and (mild) indulgence, community and safety within pure love. Lol, I know that's a lot, but I'm a lot and so is this place.

Anything on tap is always delicious! They're constantly crafting new drinks, but another fun decision is to mix and match your kava/kratom and juices/purees/syrups/etc. however seems yummiest to you. Their are lots of customization options.

They have an open mic night on Thursday nights at 8 PM that's full of local talent, and they're open till 1 AM Th-Sa and till midnight every other night! This place is literally all the best qualities of a bar and none of the worst.

Plus, there are...

I have been to many kava bars in the past couple years and I can safely say that sacred Waters is Hands-down, the worst experience I’ve had at one of these places. I drove 45 minutes just to walk into a small bar and sit down and get ID׳d I had forgotten my id and my friend did as well which Is common nowadays because of Apple Pay. I asked if I could show a picture and yet she said no I have to leave. This would be semi understandable if kratom had a legal age limit in Ohio, but there is none. After returning to my car and realizing this I called back and asked if she would please understand as I’ve been here before and drove all this way plus the fact there’s no Legal problem either way. She responded with advising me to go get some “gas station kratom”. Terrible experience. Will not be...