Kratom News

The connection between kratom use and testosterone levels is a topic of both interest and controversy in the medical and scientific communities. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, known for its psychoactive properties. Traditionally used for its medicinal properties, kratom has gained popularity in Western countries for various purposes, including pain relief, mood enhancement, and as an aid for opioid withdrawal. However, concerns have been…

Kratom, a botanical product known for its opium substitute qualities and abuse potential, has raised concerns regarding liver health. Research indicates that while kratom is associated with hepatotoxicity, or chemical-driven liver damage, such incidents are relatively rare. The liver metabolizes kratom through the cytochrome p450 system; in regular doses, it is not harmful to hepatocytes, but larger amounts can increase the workload on these liver cells, leading to toxicity. Chronic…

Kratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a plant native to Southeast Asia, renowned for its complex pharmacology due to a variety of alkaloids present within its leaves. These alkaloids are organic compounds that exert significant physiological effects on the human body, contributing to kratom’s increasing popularity for pain relief, opioid withdrawal mitigation, and various other acute and chronic conditions. What are Kratom Alkaloids? Alkaloids are a class of nitrogen-containing…

Kratom and kava are both popular herbal supplements that have gained attention for their unique effects, particularly in promoting relaxation and pain relief. However, despite their similar applications, they are fundamentally different in terms of composition, effects, legality, and safety. Composition and Active Ingredients Kratom’s primary active ingredients are mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which interact with opioid receptors in the brain and can produce sedation, pleasure, and decreased pain sensations. Kratom…