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Kratom Science: Latest Evidence on Safety and Regulation

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Kratom Science Update: Evidence-Based Facts The FDA has a long-standing bias against any dietary ingredient, botanical supplement, or dietary supplement that is not a chemical formulation subject to regulatory approval as a new drug. In 1994, Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DHEA) to reign in the FDA’s overregulation of dietary supplements FDA wanted banned on the premise they were highly addictive, being used to self-medicate without physician supervision, or were so poorly formulated these products posed a threat to public health requiring them to be banned. What is clearly needed is balanced regulation to ensure that kratom products purchased by consumers are pure and unadulterated, in other words meeting the same types of standards that apply to other food products, and even bottled water. Steps toward such standards were taken in states that passed their own versions of kratom consumer protection act laws. Ultimately, the Food and Drug Administratio...

5 Tips to choose the best red maeng da kratom vendor

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  Red Maeng Da Kratom is arguably one of  the best Kratom strains  and has a significant online presence. However, many people do not know the exact benefits of this plant-based product. Maeng da Kratom strains are highly beneficial in pain relief, mood elevation, energy boosting, etc. However, since the Kratom powder and Kratom strains are new in the market, it is understandable that there is not that much specific information about  red maeng da kratom  from bulk kratom whatsoever available on the internet. However, several customers vastly use Kratom products because of their potency. But, it is always advisable to take Maeng da Kratom powder or Maeng da Kratom strains after consulting prescription medications professionals. Here, we will discuss some essential tips for selecting a high-quality Red Maeng da Kratom vendor for your needs. What Is Red Maeng Da Kratom Powder? Red Maeng da Kratom powder  is one of the popular Kratom strains that originated in...

What Is Kratom Powder? - Effects, Dangers, Risks, and Legality

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  With the rise of  plant-based products e-commerce  and  natural health stores , people have been turning to alternative options like natural medicines for recreational drug use. People are starting to experiment with natural, psychoactive substances that are relatively new to Western markets in order to achieve a natural high or a replacement for prescription drugs. One of these natural drugs, which is increasing in popularity, is  kratom powder . What is Kratom Powder? Kratom powder is a psychoactive plant-based product that is derived from the leaves of the kratom tree. Kratom trees are native to Southeast Asia. For hundreds of years in Southeast Asia, kratom tree leaves have been chewed raw or  brewed into a tea  and consumed for their mild stimulant effects. Kratom can also be obtained in powder form and, in recent years, it has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, Canada and Europe. Kratom powder can provide a  variety of effects...

Is Kratom an Opiate? Kratom Alkaloids and Effects

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  Concentration percentages given come from different studies of alkaloid concentrations in Mitragyna speciosa ( Kratom ) leaf. Some of the alkaloids given in this list still need to be studied more specifically in order to determine their potential activity. Mitragyna speciosa (kratom) Alkaloids Mitragynine: Indole alkaloid. Analgesic, antitussive, antidiarrheal, adrenergic, antimalarial, possible psychedelic (5-HT2A) antagonist. Mitragynine is the primary alkaloid in kratom, and is believed to be responsible for the majority of its effects. Roughly 66% of total alkaloid content found in Kratom leaf. Paynantheine: Indole alkaloid. Appears to be a smooth muscle relaxer, but there is limited research available and more needs to be done. 8.6% to 9% of total alkaloid contents in Kratom leaf. Second most abundant alkaloid. Mitraphylline: Oxindole alkaloid. Vasodilator, antihypertensive, muscle relaxer, diuretic, antiamnesic, anti-leukemic, possible immunostimulant. < 1%" of total a...

Paid Kratom User Study - National Institute of Health

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Use kratom regularly? You could qualify for a fully remote research study at NIDA. Complete the study on your smartphone Up to $170 provided for participation Make an impact on kratom science. See If you qualify about the KEMA Study. About The KEMA Study NIH is conducting a new study on kratom entitled “Real-world momentary assessment of kratom use accompanied by product assays: A natural history study toward an interdisciplinary characterization of kratom use and pharmacology”! That is a long name, so we typically refer to it as our Kratom Ecological Momentary Assessment (KEMA) study. Ecological momentary assessment is a method for collecting information from study participants in real time, in the moment, wherever they are. This is done using a secure app on a smartphone. This way, we can understand where, when, how, and why kratom is being used in people’s everyday lives. This Research Study is about kratom use in people’s everyday lives. Our goals are to understand krat...

Kratom Scientists Pen Letter Questioning Case Report Review

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   Kratom Scientists Pen Letter Questioning Case Report Review Dr. Cachat and Brian look at a letter (Smith et al, 2022) authored by former Kratom Science Podcast guests Dr. Kirsten Smith, Dr. Oliver Grundmann, Dr. Chris McCurdy, Dr. Darshan Singh, and other experts in the kratom field. The letter questions a systematic review (Broyan et al, 2022) of kratom case reports that offers buprenorphine as a solution to “kratom use disorder”. Kratom-related case reports typically originate with patients showing up to emergency rooms and physicians’ offices with symptoms. In these case reports, kratom product samples are rarely if ever tested for adulterants or contamination. The strength of the kratom product and dose levels seem to nearly always go unreported or wildly misreported (for example, the Broyan et al. review the Smith et al. letter addresses here claims the patients consumed an average of 92 grams of kratom per day). Furthermore, history or current use of other drugs is...

Find what do the different colors of kratom mean before buying.

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Those interested in starting kratom, and are planning to buy kratom online to get a natural source of pleasure, vitality, relaxation, and pain treatment, have likely observed that kratom is categorized and marketed according to its many colors aside from red. This may confound novice users who lack sufficient kratom knowledge. The harvesting time and drying methods of the kratom leaf result in a variety of colors and effects and red is among the four prevalent colors available on the market. The Four Most Common Kratom Vein Colors Available in the Market Today On the market, the most prominent kratom vein colors are red, white, green, and yellow, but the most popular of them all is the Red Vein Kratom among both novice and seasoned kratom consumers. Its popularity is due to its potent analgesic effects and ease of availability. Yellow Vein Kratom , on the other hand, has the smallest supply and the mildest effects. White Vein Kratom is quite stimulating, whilst Green Vein Kratom ...