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Here you’ll find a wide range of articles covering all aspects of kratom. From the latest research and safety insights to detailed information on alkaloids, usage, effects, and more, our articles provide comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge to help you stay informed about everything related to kratom.

July 4, 2024

Exploring the Link Between Kratom and Dehydration: What Research Reveals

Mitragyna speciosa, usually referred to as kratom, a tree native to Southeast Asia, is becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world. This is due […]

July 4, 2024

Speciociliatine: All About This Unique Kratom Alkaloid

There are more than 40 alkaloids in Mitragyna speciosa, the plant that we call “kratom” in the US and around most of the world. One of […]

July 4, 2024

What Does Research Indicate About Kratom’s Short-Term and Long-Term Effects?

The natural botanical kratom, also known as Mitragyna speciosa), has become extremely popular throughout the U.S. with people looking for a natural experience. Kratom products vary […]

July 4, 2024

Kratom and Vitamin Deficiencies: Is There a Link Between the Two?

Kratom has been gaining popularity in the Western world for quite some time. What was once a remedy for fishermen, farmers, and other laborers of Southeast […]

July 4, 2024

Is There Bacteria in Kratom? What Scientific Studies Say

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the US. Kratom is often used by individuals […]

July 2, 2024

The Science of Kratom Alkaloids: Effects, Benefits, and Research Findings

Kratom comes from the Mitragyna speciosa tree and has many alkaloids, with mitragynine and 7-hydroxy mitragynine being the key ones. These compounds mainly cause kratom’s pain […]

March 1, 2024

Is Kratom Addictive? Understanding the Potential for Abuse

This is one of the most important questions for consumers and one of the most controversial questions for the kratom industry at-large. The DEA makes the […]

February 28, 2024

Kratom’s Classification: Is It an Opiate and Why It Matters

No, kratom is not an opiate, despite sharing some characteristics with this class of drugs. The indole alkaloids that are responsible for kratom’s effects are structurally […]