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Kratom Review: Is It Safe? Detailed Review Of Kratom Research And Side Effects

Joe Cannon

Update 2/3/20. Until recently, I'd never heard of kratom, also known as mitragyna speciosa, but a quick search revealed that this stuff is pretty popular online with many people passionate about how well it works. Kratom contains compounds that can have both stimulating and calming effects. It's promoted to help reduce pain, improve exercise, help insomnia and drug addiction among others.  After looking at various blogs and videos on this stuff, I got interested. So, is it safe? Is kratom addictive? Any side effects? I'm going to just look at the research I was able to uncover and let you decide. No agendas here. Just science and rational thought. I hope this review will help you decide if kratom is right for you.

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What Is Kratom?

Kratom, whose scientific name is Mitragyna speciosa is also known as Kratum and Ketum. It's related to the coffee plant and is usually pronounced either  as “Cray-tum” or “Crah-tum.”  Kratom is a tree that grows in places like Southeast Asia and the Philippines. In other parts of the world, the herb has been used to treat several conditions ranging from helping fatigue to reducing pain.

Kratom Is Also Called…

According to the FDA, kratom is also known by these other names:

Mitragyna speciosabiak-biakcratomgratom
ithangkakuamkatawnkedemba
ketumkrathomkrtonmambog
madatMaeng da leafnaucleaNauclea speciosa or thang

Other more street slang names for this plant include “herbal Speedball” and “Thom.”

 

Some companies advertise “organic kratom” although whether or not organic versions of this herb are better or healthier than non-organic versions. is open to speculation.

The leaves of the tree contain various chemicals that are said to have a variety of effects such as increasing energy levels and also helping people feel calmer and at ease.

The degree to which it has either of these effects – and others- is said to be dose-dependent.

In other words, at:

See the kratom section of this review for more information.

Kratom Active Ingredients

Because it's a plant, kratom likely has many active ingredients. That said, those that often get most of the attention include:

I think its more complicated than this, however.

Other chemicals in kratom include:

Over 40 different compounds in kratom have been identified.

As stated above, at low doses, mitragynine seems to act as a stimulant. This may be why some people say mitragyna gives them more energy. At higher amounts, though mitragynine has opioid-like /sedative effects. These effects may be at the heart of the “legal high” that Kratom is sometimes marketed to provide.

The FDA, using computer analysis to look at 25 compounds in kratom, determined that the chemical structure of these compounds was similar to opioids.  They went on to say that 22 of the 25 compounds would bind to opioid receptors.

Kratom Human Research

I searched the National Library of Medicine (Pubmed.gov) for these words:

My hope was that this would reveal human clinical studies involving this herb. I did not uncover much.

Here's a summary of the human research I found:

One investigation, which involved 10 men who regularly used mitragyna. Researchers gave the men either 2 oz or 4 oz of kratom tea for 7 days.

No serious side effects were reported although all the people in the study reported tongue numbness after drinking the tea. All the people in the study also had increased heart rates and blood pressures and these appeared to occur 8 hours after drinking the tea.

Other than this study, I did not locate any other human investigations. The majority of studies I did find involved either lab animals (mice or rats) or isolated human cells that were subjected to the herb. Some of that research, I'll cover below in other sections.

Human cell research is interesting, but since we are more than isolated cells in a test tube, I don't know how well those results translate into showing the effects of this herb in live human beings.

I also found various case reports stemming from emergency room visits, which I'll list below in the side effects section.  At this time, I'm forced to conclude that kratom appears to have little published, peer-reviewed clinical trials involving people.

Watch this review on Youtube

Kratom For Opioid Withdrawal

Because kratom contains mitragynine, an opioid-like compound, it's become popular with some people trying to curb addiction to opioid drugs such as oxycodone and fentanyl among others.  Does it work? In theory, molecules that look like opioids might attach to opioid receptors; this might help with withdrawal. 

It sounds plausible however according to an FDA press release dated November 14 2017, “There is no reliable evidence to support the use of kratom as a treatment for opioid use disorder.”

That may be due to a lack of good human research on this.

And then one has to wonder if it did work, what would stop people from becoming addicted to kratom? It would be like going from one addiction to another. Indeed, from the comments below, kratom addiction is something some people have been wondering about and trying to take steps to avoid.

If the FDA is correct and kratom ingredients look like opioids and bind to opioid receptors, then this could lend evidence of it's alleged addictive nature.




Kratom And Pain

While mitragyna seems to have pain-killing effects, it's structure is different than morphine.  But, mitragynine – one of the chemicals in the plant- can bind to the same opioid receptors as morphine does. This is likely why some people with chronic pain issues might turn to mitragyna for help.

Because of this, some have wondered if the plant (or just mitragynine) might one day be used to help people wean off drugs like opioids and heroin. As can be seen from the side effects section below, there is at least one case report of someone doing this. That said, at higher doses kratom might have a stimulant-like effect.

How Much Kratom Is Safe?

Since mitragynine can have both stimulant effects (at lower dosages) and act like a sedative (at higher doses), one has to ask the question, “How much is a little bit and how much is a lot?”

Dosage instructions for taking mitragyna can be found on the internet.  However, given the lack of human research, I have to wonder who is making up these instructions? None of the websites I looked at for this review which discusses how to take kratom showed me scientific studies to back up the dosage instructions they advocated.

Some websites might base their recommendations on asking people how much they took. I'm sorry, but that's poor science.  I say this because it does not take into consideration many other things that could be going on. For example:

Some websites say people should use a certain amount of mitragynine such as 1-2 grams for example – but again, where are these amounts coming from? Is it trial and error?

Probably.

Given the lack of human research, I recommend viewing dosage instructions skeptically.

What about long term effects? In other words, what are the effects of someone using kratom regularly for years? Unfortunately, I can't give an answer to that. The research needs to be done.

Who Uses Kratom??

I first became aware of kratom from a college student. But students are not the only people experimenting with this stuff. In a 2017 review that included over 8,000 mitragyna users who were given surveys, researchers noted that most people who responded were:

The surveys also noted that side effects were most common when people used more than 5 grams per day or were very frequent users (22 doses per week). Side effects were usually gastrointestinal in nature, including constipation and nausea. This is common for many supplements and medications too.

What Is The American Kratom Association?

The American Kratom Association (AmericanKratom.org) is a non-profit advocacy group based in Virginia. The website states the organization was founded in 2014.  The organization website was created in 2015.  Part of their mission, they say, is to educate people on the safety of mitragyna/kratom.

The website also keeps visitors up-to-date on various legal issues relating to mitragyna and provides email addresses of local government officials who seek to increase government oversight of this herb.

While lobbying government officials and sending emails is nice, the Association, needs to fund clinical research on Mitragyna speciosa.  Instead of lobbying, Senators, the best way to prove to Senators and the public that kratom is safe is to do clinical studies on Kratom itself.

Update. The American Kratom Association seems to have changed its name. Visitors going to their website (AmericanKratom.org) are redirected to another site, AmericanBotanicals.org. This site was registered in 2017. Why did they change their name?

Was it because “botanicals” is a more friendly-sounding name?

Update. Clicking on AmericanKratom.org now takes people to that url (it no longer goes AmericanBotanicals.org). Those typing searching for AmericanBotanicals.org are now redirected to AmericanKratom.org.

Is Kratom Legal  In My State?

It depends on where you live. Currently, mitragyna is legal in most US states. States, where it is banned, include:

In other states, it's not banned but some have pending legislation that would criminalize the growth and use of the plant.  Around the world, mitragyna is illegal in some countries such as Thialand as well as Australia and Malaysia.

Kratom And The FDA

In 2014 the FDA sized over 5 million dollars worth of a product from a company in California citing that it deems this to be a compound “that poses a risk to public health and has the potential for abuse.” In January 2016, the FDA sized 90,000 bottles from another company.

The FDA is also detaining shipments of the product that attempt to enter the US.  I have not yet seen mitragyna used in dietary supplements. I believe this may because the FDA considers it a new dietary ingredient.

A new dietary ingredient would be something that has not been in the general food supply for a long enough time to determine if it's safe or not. In cases like this, companies have to convince the FDA that new dietary ingredients are safe for humans – and by convince, I mean show them published clinical studies.

In 2017 the FDA issued a press release expression concern over the use of Kratom. The FDA has also advocated that kratom compounds chemically look like opioid pain revealing drugs.

While there are regions of the world where mitragyna has been used for a long time, I'm not aware of much in the way published human clinical trials.

Kratom And Exercise

Because mitragyna is supposed to have stimulating effects at low dosages, some might wonder if it would make a good pre-workout drink or something to add to a smoothie. I can tell you that I am not aware of any exercise-related research on this herbal preparation. I can't say if it would make someone last longer in the gym or run faster or longer. Based on that alone, I don't think it's worth spending money on.

As a side note, I'd mention that pre-workout supplements, in general, are mostly just caffeine and other ingredients that, for the most part, have little proof they work better than caffeine alone.

That said, a quick online search reveals several websites and videos where mitragyna is being marketed to bodybuilders with some saying it can improve:

For all these claims and others, I can only say that human evidence for them is lacking. There are many different types (strains) of kratom out there. Different strains may have different active ingredients (there is more to this plant than just mitragynine).  When human studies are published on its effects on exercise, I'll update this review.

What I can say is to be very careful experimenting that has sedative effects when lifting weights. In theory, the sedative properties of mitragyna could lead to injuries in the gym.

Kratom overdose has been implicated in the death of a 27-year-old police officer/armature bodybuilder.

Kratom And Diabetes

Can this herb help people with type II diabetes (the most common type)? Online people do discuss this. One study used to support this a rat cell study published back in 2008. Basically, this investigation noted mitragynine increased glucose uptake by cells. In theory, this would lead to lower blood sugar levels.

This sounds great, but this is a rat cell study. Yes, we share some DNA in common with rats but since we are not rats, this really isn't proof kratom helps humans with diabetes.

The best way to know is to give kratom to people with diabetes and test their blood sugar levels. To see if it might, I searched for proof it might help diabetes but do not turn up any evidence. There is no evidence mitragyna lowers AIC levels.

For the type II diabetics reading this, I can tell you there is hope but I don't feel its this herb. I have seen diabetes reversed in people. I've even seen it reversed in a quadriplegic! The key to reversing diabetes is not an herb or a supplement. It's exercise and more importantly, losing weight and eating better (fewer calories cut back on fast-acting carbs).

Does this work for everybody? No, but it works enough to make me want to tell you about it. The faster you catch type II diabetes, the better the odds of reversing it.

I've written this on the diabetes cure for more insights.

Is Kratom Addictive?

If Mitragyna speciosa can be used to help people wean off pain killers and other drugs, one wonders how difficult it might be to stop taking kratom after their withdrawal symptoms from the other drugs go away? In other words, is mitragyna addicting? The American Kratom Association's website says “Kratom is non-habit forming unless taken in extremely high doses for extended periods of time.”

Where is the clinical proof of this?

The Association goes on to say that when it is used in excess, “Kratom consumers may experience dependence, similar to caffeine dependence.”

How do they define “excess?” Is it 1 gram or 20 grams? They don't say.

The science page of the American Kratom Association does not provide any evidence showing withdrawal in humans is similar to caffeine withdrawal. See the side effects section below.

There does appear to be evidence some people can become addicted to mitragyna. In  this 2014 report of 293 regular users, it was noted that more than half of those who regularly used kratom for more than 6 months, experienced “severe dependency problems.” Researchers also noted that 45% experienced “moderate” dependence.

A disturbing report comes from a 37-year-old teacher who was addicted to kratom for 2 years after taking it for carpal tunnel pain. Over time her dosage increased and each time she tried to detox from kratom she developed cravings for the herb, depression, and anxiety as well as blurred vision, loss of sleep, abdominal sweats, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Her appetite was reduced to the point where she lost weight. She admitted to hiding kratom around the house and having it shipped to a FedEx store out of fear her husband would discover her use. She feared shed lose her family if they continued to use.

Doctors in Canada reported the case of a pregnant woman who used kratom during pregnancy and up till she delivered. She was taking 18-20g of kratom powder 3 times a day (that's about 2.5 ounces a day). Two days after giving birth, her baby started having withdrawal symptoms including vomiting, irritability, jitteriness and problematic feeding. The baby had to be given morphine and eased off it to reduce the symptoms.

To me, this proves mitragyna is addicting.

Researchers in Malaysia looked at the severity of pain and sleep problems in 170 regular kratom users after they stopped using kratom tea/juice. They noted the following

Pain that interfered with sleep was worse in those who consumed 4 or more glasses of kratom tea/juice per day (containing  76-115 mg of mitragynine). These effects were less in those who consumed 1-3 glasses of kratom tea/juice per day. The researchers concluded, “cessation from regular kratom tea/juice consumption is not associated with prolonged pain and sleep problems.”

Physical symptoms of withdrawal from mitragyna included muscle spasms and pain, sleeping difficulty, watery eyes/nose, hot flashes, fever, decreased appetite, and diarrhea. In the side effects section below, notice that one man spent $15,000 a year on kratom. That's a lot of money and it makes me wonder if addiction is a possibility, at least for some people. I believe more research needs to be done to better understand kratom addiction.

Kratom For Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disorder where people are in pain almost all the time. It's believed to be a disorder of the nerves. While the use of kratom among those with fibromyalgia is unknown, it does occur. In the report of the teacher addicted to kratom, described above, the woman admitted she was first given the herb by a fellow teacher who was using it to manage fibromyalgia pain.

Given that mitragynine may have multiple drug interactions, it's recommended people with fibromyalgia discuss thoughts of trying kratom use with their pharmacist and fibromyalgia doctor. This is the safest and wisest course of action.

See the ribose and fibromyalgia review for more insights.

Kratom Side Effects

Until good human studies are published, it's difficult to know what long term side effects might be. Much of the research involves lab animals and test-tube studies. Many of the proposed side effects discussed below come from case reports of single individuals. I think the side effects – and severity of them – would vary according to a number of factors such as:

Generally, I would say that people should not drive while using mitragyna. I also don't believe women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should take it. I would not combine it with any prescription medication or illegal drugs or over the counter medications.  It's also wise to stop taking mitragyna at least 2 weeks before having surgery.

There is at least 1 report of drunk driving while taking kratom.

At various websites that discuss this topic, some people claim mitragynine was associated with a variety of side effects ranging from constipation and itching to erectile dysfunction. I was not able to find human research to substantiate most of what I saw, however.

According to Wikipedia and this kratom review, several side effects from mitragyna may occur such as:

Nausea ConstipationVomiting
Seizures Addiction Psychosis
Elevated heart rateElevated blood pressureTrouble sleeping
Breathing problemsLiver toxicity Dry mouth
small black fecesAnorexia/weight loss

Again, the degree to which any of these symptoms are experienced, I believe, can be related at least in part, to the points mentioned above. In November 2017, the FDA reported it was aware of at least 36 deaths associated with this herb.

Here are some potential side effects and case reports that I was able to discover. I provide these in the hopes that they help others doing their own research as to whether this herbal preparation is right for them.

Researchers in Malaysia saw, for the most part, no significant differences in blood chemistry profiles when they tested  77 people (58 regular users and 19 healthy non-users). The only difference they noted was that kratom users had higher LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol). They also noted that long term use of kratom (more than 5 years) did not seem to negatively impact the blood of users.

This same research group published a paper of 19 regular kratom tea/juice users (more than 2 years) showing no change in testosterone levels when used at 76.23mg to 94.15mg per day.

Doctors in Oklahoma reported the case of a 42-year-old man with low sex drive and low energy and low testosterone and elevated prolactin levels. He was also a frequent user of kratom. After he stopped using the product, his testosterone and prolactin levels returned to normal.

At least one cast report notes hepatitis from drinking kratom herbal tea.

News reports linked kratom induced hemorrhagic pulmonary edema to the death of a 27-year-old police officer.

There is at least one case report of Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (Leukoencephalopathy) in a man who combined kratom with the ADHD medication, Adderall. Symptoms of this disorder include headaches, elevated blood pressure, seizures and changes in vision.  A CT scan revealed a small hemorrhage in his brain.

Mitragynine appears to interfere with an enzyme called “P450” which is involved in the breakdown of many prescription medications.  Because of this, people who take medications are highly advised to speak to their pharmacist and doctor first.

It's theorized that mitragynine may promote hypothyroidism in some people.


Some lab animal and test-tube studies have noted that mitragynine might raise blood pressure, impair learning and be harmful to the heart.  Whether or not this occurs in people is open to debate and needs more study.

Kratom Side Effects

Most of whats known about the side effects come from those who were addmited to hospitals. Let's look at some of those reports below:

One human study noted tongue numbness with mitragynine. This same study reported that blood pressures and heart rates appeared to increase about  8 hours after ingestion.

In a 2017 review of mitragynine clinical studies titled Biochemical Benefits, Diagnosis, and Clinical Risks Evaluation of Kratom, researchers noted that while there may be some benefits of kratom, they went on to say:

“it seems that its potential side effects outweigh the benefits, and severe and real health hazards can, insidiously, lead to death. Kratom clinical, psychological, and medical manifestations can be disturbing.”

Long term side effects of using kratom are unknown although the website DrugAbuse.gov does mention these potential outcomes:

Anorexia Weight lossInsomnia
Skin darkeningDry mouthFrequent urination
ConstipationHallucinationparanoia

As can be seen in the comments section below, at least one long-time user has reported dramatic problems trying to sleep, after trying to stop taking kratom.

In 2017, FDA has stated that from 2010 -2015, kratom-related calls to Poison control centers have increased 10X. Their report goes on to say that “The FDA is aware of reports of 36 deaths associated with the use of kratom-containing products.”

When Forbes writer, David Disalvo, tried various blends of kratom for several weeks, he said he did not notice any significant side effects. See his website for his experiment.

All that said, here are some general precautions for those who use this compound. This list is not complete

Liver Problem From Kratom

Here's a quick rundown of reports of liver toxicity from kratom use. Some of these were reported above. Reports are listed here as well to make it easier to get to the information you are seeking.

A 25-year-old man in Germany was diagnosed with liver problems 2 weeks after starting kratom.

A 38-year-old man was diagnosed with liver problems while taking kratom

See the LiverTox website for more information.

Kratom Drug Interactions

Mitragynine seems to interfere with an enzyme involved in the breakdown and metabolism of many medications. Just some of the drugs that kratom may interfere with include:

Anti-anxiety meds Ulcer meds HIV/AIDS meds
Blood thinner meds Insomnia meds Antibiotics
Blood pressure meds Codeine Viagra
Cholesterol medicine Dementia meds Anti-depressant meds

As you can see, this is a big list. There are many others not listed here. To be safe, speak to your doctor and pharmacist if you take any medications -prescription or over-the-counter.

Can You Die From Kratom?

Some have died after taking kratom. Here's a short list:

Doctors in 2018 reported on the death of a 28 yr old man who used kratom within 24 hours of going to the ER. Within 12 hours of admission to the hospital, he died of heart and brain failure.

The death of a 36-year-old Denver Colorado man was attributed to kratom overdose. His cause of death was attributed to an “apparent acute mitragynine toxicity.” His family said he told him he was addicted after 3 weeks of us.

In a 2017 press release, the FDA said it was aware of 36 deaths linked to kratom.

Given the popularity of this herb, I think death is rare. But, it's serious enough to consider before experimenting with this herbal product.

In the majority of cases, deaths have been associated with people taking other drugs too. For more on this topic see this reveiw:
Can  You Die From Kratom

Kratom Quality Control

As I was writing this review I spoke to a college student who told me he purchased kratom at a gas station! Was he really buying mitragyna speciosa or something else? I have no idea although I'd be cautious about buying mitragyna at gas stations. As this News broadcast tells us some products may contain no kratom :

Watch Video on YouTube

Odds are that large stores like Walmart, CVS, RiteAid, Target, and Costco will not sell this mitragyna. Many people get it from smoke and vape shops. Even then, I still think it may be a challenge to know what you are buying.

There are many brands of Kratom out there. For example, just a few include:

The plant can also be further classified by being red, white or green.

Are they all the same?

People online do discuss “fake or counterfeit kratom” but how prevalent this is, I can't say. So, how do you buy it from a company that you can trust to better your odds that you really are getting mitragyna and not a bogus or contaminated product?  While nothing is foolproof, here are two things you can try that might help you in your research:

     1. Google the address of the company. What do you see? Do you see an actual brick and mortar company that has its name atop a building? If yes that might be a good sign. Do you see a PO Box in the address? Do you see a strip mall where other businesses reside? If yes, that might not be a good sign.

     2. Google the company name and the letters “FDA” and “FTC.” This can sometimes reveal if a company had any run-ins in the past with these agencies. I know not everybody reading this review will be fans of the FDA or FTC however, if you do this, you can read what the problems were. This can help you make a more informed decision.

Don't assume because some stranger on a YouTube video says it's safe and natural means it is. I really tried to find human research on mitragyna. What you read in this review is all the human evidence I could locate. I left nothing out to help you make the best decision for you.

Kratom & Salmonella

Adding to the controversy, on February 12th, 2018, the FDA learned of a multi-state outbreak of salmonella contamination in several brands of kratom pills, teas, and powders from many different companies. As of February 28th, the FDA found evidence of 40 people, in 27 states were sickened with salmonella after consuming  This has resulted in several recalls. Here is a summary of those companies.

Here are some FDA press releases of brands which were recalled:

  1. Sunstone Organics recalls several lots of kratom products. Potential salmonella contamination (3/4/19)
  2. Blissful Remedies recalls kratom powder Lot No.: 112710. Potential salmonella contamination (7/3/18)
  3. Gaia Ethnobototanicals recalls powder products because of possible salmonella contamination (6/22/18)
  4. Precious Lion Recalls kratom due to potential salmonella contamination (5/24/18)
  5. Badger Botanicals recalls Red Suma, Green Suma, Green Hulu 2 and Red Hulu 2 because of Possible Salmonella contamination (5/7/18)
  6. Viable Solutions recalls kratom powder (4/20/18)
  7. NextGen Botanicals (NGB Corp) recalls Maeng Da Kratom possible salmonella contamination (4/19/18)
  8. Nutrizone Recalls Multiple Kratom Dietary Supplements (4/18/18)
  9. Club 13 recalls Kratom Maeng Da Red Powder and Capsules (April 5, 2018)**
  10. FDA Issues Mandatory Recall of  Triangle Pharmanaturals kratom (April 3rd, 2018)
  11. Revibe, LLC kratom destroyed by CDC over salmonella contamination (4/3/18)
  12. Tamarack Inc. recalls kratom (march 23rd 2018)
  13. PDX Aramatics DBA Kraken Kratom expanded kratom recall (March 22, 2018)

** Kraken Kratom also goes by the names Phytoextractum and Soul Speciosa

As of April 5th 2018, the FDA reports “thirty-seven different kratom-containing products have been tested and reported positive for Salmonella.” That same day the FDA further reported that ” a total of 132 people infected with outbreak strains of Salmonella.” Furthermore, “Of those Thirty-eight people (40%) have been hospitalized. ”

On 4/3/18 The FDA ordered a mandatory recall of all powdered kratom from Triangle Pharmanaturals LLC. The FDA issued the mandatory recall after “Triangle Pharmanaturals refused to cooperate with the FDA despite repeated attempts to encourage voluntary recall.”

On April 17th, 2018, Triangle PharmaNaturals, voluntary recalled ALL of their kratom powders it manufactured between April 4th -April 17th, due to their potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

See the Company Review of Triangle PharmaNaturals.

So why so many recalls? Could it be the demand for the herb is greater than the ability of companies to ensure a quality product? Either way, don't buy mitragynine supplements based on fancy-sounding business names. Investigate who you do business with.

Kratom Salmonella Video

Here's a quick YouTube video I created on the Kratom recalls

Watch this video on YouTube if you prefer

Does Kratom Contain Psilocybin?

Psilocybin (say, sil-a-psy-been) is a psychedelic (causes hallucinations) compound found in some types of mushrooms. People use this stuff to get high. While I don't believe there is any psilocybin in kratom, people wonder if they can use both at the same time. I'm not aware of any research on this topic. Some discuss this question online and give opinions on what “worked for them” but remember following the dosage instructions from people you don't know may not be safe.

For the person reading this who wants to try this combination, the question you should ask yourself is why do you want to do this? Are you looking for a “better high” than either botanical would provide by itself? If yes, then, you may want to consider that you have a drug addiction problem. See the addiction section below.

Kratom And Drug Testing

Kratom contains many different compounds. So, I think whether or not it would show up on a drug test, would depend on if the drug test is specifically screening for any of the compounds in kratom.

Several websites I saw that discuss this say that kratom does not show up on most urinalysis drug screening tests.  To me, most mean it might show up on some. For what it's worth, the Ireland drug information website notes  Kratom can show up on urinalysis tests for at least 6 hours.

Online you can purchase at home kratom drug testing kits but I would not rely on those.

If drug testing is something you are worried about, I'd personally steer clear of this stuff.  If you are going to use it anyway, you should ask whoever does the testing if they screen for kratom or its metabolites.

Does Kratom Work / Is It Safe?

Human research on Kratom is lacking. Even though the herb appears to offer some potential to help with pain and drug addiction, that research is in its infancy. As such, I think there a lot of unanswered questions about how kratom works, how much works, and what its side effects might be. Kratom can also be addicting.  I won't preach. I've shown you the research. I'll simply leave you with these words: You are not an experiment.

What do you think?

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