The AKA is once again requesting a meeting with the FDA Commissioner and wants Americans to get the truth; not the same bureaucratic policy and misinformation that has helped fuel the overdose crisis in America.
September 2022
Kratom – Biological Effects and Chemical Composition
The safety and efficacy of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) for treatment of pain is highly controversial. Kratom produces more than 40 structurally related alkaloids, but most studies have focused on just two of these, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.
The Antidepressant-Like and Analgesic Effects of Kratom
Kratom employed as a traditional medicine to improve mood and relieve pain, has shown increased use in Europe and North America. Here, the dose-dependent effects of a purified alkaloid kratom extract on neuronal oscillatory systems function, analgesia, and antidepressant-like behaviour were evaluated and kratom-induced changes in ΔFosB expression determined
Kratom-Pharmacology, Clinical Implications and Deep Review
The prevalence of kratom use appears to be increasing in Europe and North America, raising concerns for its possible development into a significant public health threat. The body of scientific literature concerning kratom is expanding.
Does Kratom Cause Weight Gain? – Kratom Effects
Some people have experienced different effects, including weight loss. However, there are also users who report that kratom may be making them gain weight. But, is this possible? Does kratom cause weight gain? We’ll explore this subject in this article.
Kratom in Pennsylvania – Lawmakers’ latest concern
Among legislation Pennsylvania lawmakers will consider when they return to Harrisburg for voting sessions after an absence of more than two months is regulation of a plant-based substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects.
Kratom tea – An In-Depth Study
UF researchers found kratom delivered significant pain-relieving benefits, reduced opioid withdrawal symptoms and caused minimal respiratory depression. – Kratom tea – An In-Depth Study
The secrets of kratom – Interview with Jay McLaughlin
Blossom is conducting a series of interviews with psychedelic scientists. Their editor-at-large, George Fejer, speaks to Dr. Jay McLaughlin, Professor of Pharmacodynamics at the University of Florida, and one of the leading experts on kratom.
Kratom Can Reduce Opioid Withdrawal – McCurdy Studies
Despite an FDA import alert, an estimated 2,000 metric tons of kratom enter the U.S. monthly from Southeast Asia, suggesting millions of users across the country.
Kratom and Valerian Root: Can You Use the Two Together?
With careful use, there seem to be minimal risks associated with mixing kratom and valerian root. However, both herbs can potentiate each other’s effects
