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Contraindications & Sensitivities

Can I have KA! Kanna Chews and Kanna Tincture while on prescription medications?

Do not use any KA! products in conjunction with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s), Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s), Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitors (SNRI's) or Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants without medical

Can I have KA! Kanna Chews and Kanna Tincture with alcohol?

You may feel synergistic effects while chewing if you consume under 2 alcoholic beverages. However, more than that can have an extremely sedating effect. Therefore, we do not recommend mixing the natural empathogen Chews or Tincture with alcohol. As

Can I have KA! Kanna Chews and Kanna Tincture with caffeine?

Having caffeine with the Chews or Tincture can enhance its mood-lifting effects to generate an even more energetic and euphoric feeling. Just don’t overdo it.

Can I have KA! Kanna Chews and Kanna Tincture with cannabis?

The Chews and Tincture combine well with cannabis and there are no contraindications. It pacifies the edges sometimes experienced with cannabis to ameliorate any paranoia and provide that smooth-landing feeling. However, we advise caution as Kanna ma

Can I have KA! Kanna Chews and Kanna Tincture with psilocybin mushrooms?

Mixing Kanna and psilocybin can easily lead to serotonin syndrome, high blood pressure, seizures and fluid imbalances. Both Kanna and psilocybin work on the serotonergic system, so there is a risk of overstimulating the body if you combine psilocybin

Can I have KA! Kanna Chews and Kanna Tincture if I am taking Adderall?

We do not recommend taking KA! with Adderall as this increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. You can read studies about how kanna has a positive effect on cognitive function such as focus and problem solving here. Always consult a healthcare profes

Is it normal to feel nausea after taking a Chew or Tincture?

Everyone’s genetic makeup is unique. Some people may be more sensitive to Kanna and experience mild, temporary nausea when first taking a Chew, but it usually subsides within a few minutes. If you feel a wave of nausea, pause, take a deep breath and

Why do I have a headache after taking KA?

Everyone's genetic profile is unique and certain people are more sensitive to Kanna than others. Some first-time users of Kanna may experience headaches. This effect is part of a commonly known process called priming - as the body gets used to the pl

Why do I feel sleepy after taking a Chew or Tincture?

If KA! Kanna Chews or Tincture cause drowsiness, the dose was likely too high for you. In that case, we recommend starting with a quarter Chew or 5 drops of Tincture. Slowly increase the amount until you find your ideal dose for maximum enjoyment.