An extract of the Chinese herbal root kudzu reduces alcohol drinking by heavy drinkers in a naturalistic setting
Lukas SE, Penetar D, Berko J, Vicens L, Palmer C, Mallya G, Macklin EA, Lee DY
Published in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research
Methodology
Double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study of kudzu extract in heavy drinkers observed drinking beer in a naturalistic laboratory apartment setting
Key Findings
Kudzu treatment significantly reduced the number of beers consumed and slowed drinking rate compared with placebo.
Conclusions
Kudzu extract acutely reduces alcohol consumption in heavy drinkers.
Limitations
Very small sample; laboratory setting; short exposure.
Supplements Studied
Kudzu treatment significantly reduced the number of beers consumed and slowed drinking rate compared with placebo.
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