Kratom Safety: Just the Facts

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Kratom Safety Just the Facts The leaves of the
tropical Mitragynine speciosa tree have been used
for centuries in much of SE Asia as a
naturopathic medication. The locals would chew
the trees raw leaves to extract the alkaloids
for an instant energy boost. In addition, the
leaves are favored as an herbal tea after a long
day, as a social beverage, or during festivals.
Kratom safety in such areas has been undisputed
by fans of the herb. Kratom in the United States
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• Powdered Kratom
• In the United States, kratom is favored as an
  herbal supplement and alternative medicine.
• Many people favor it for pain relief, relaxation,
  euphoria, boost cognitive abilities and relieve
  anxiety.
• Read about the pros and cons of kratom HERE.
• Using Kratom Safely
• Let us look at safe kratom doses and how they
  impact the body at different levels.
• A low dose of between one to four grams In low
  doses, kratom usually spurs energy, enhances
  mood, and relieves anxiety. Many people enjoy
  using a low dose of kratom in the morning in
  place of caffeine-laden coffee because it does
  not give them a racing heartbeat or jitters.
  Instead, it provides a nice, stable burst of
  energy to conquer the day. Also, when using
  kratom you will not experience a midday slump as
  you do after ingesting energy drinks or coffee.
• A moderate dose of between four to six grams At
  a moderate dose, kratom still renders similar
  effects like a low dose, but some users can build
  a tolerance and have to increase the amount of
  kratom they ingest.
• High dose of between six to ten grams When taken
  at a high dose, kratom can
• make you feel sleepy because it acts as a
  sedative. Also, you must consider the safe use
  of kratom at high doses because you can overdose
  on the herb. Check out this informative article
  to learn more about kratom overdose symptoms.
• Myths Surrounding Kratom Safety
• The alkaloids in kratom impact the bodys opioid
  receptor positively and spur the body to release
  serotonin and endorphins.

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Once hooked on the highly addictive drugs, they
struggle to overcome the addiction and cope with
the withdrawals. Luckily, kratom can help with
opioid withdrawals and ease the transition to a
sober life. Study the research on kratom as a
safe alternative to opioids. Keeping Kratom Fresh
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Storing Capsules You can ensure kratoms safety
by buying from a reputable brand and
vendor. Nowadays, most reputable brands make
sure their kratom undergoes third-party
laboratory testing to ensure purity from harmful
substances such as pesticides, heavy metals, E.
coli, salmonella, or mold. After purchasing
kratom, be sure to store it in a dry location in
a sealed container to keep the herb
fresh. Ideally, you should store it away from
harmful UV lights to break down the plants
alkaloids and remain potent. If you are shopping
for kratom, check out the leading brands HERE.