A recent pilot study conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that kratom, a controversial botanical, is generally well tolerated in its natural leaf form. The findings, presented at the University of Florida’s International Kratom Symposium, suggest that kratom may not
Kratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herb, is gaining traction in the United States as a natural alternative for energy, pain relief, and mood enhancement. Derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, kratom contains active compounds like mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which interact with opioid receptors to
Colorado legislators are advancing Senate Bill 25-072, a bipartisan effort to regulate kratom manufacturing and sales more rigorously. The bill, sponsored by State Senators Kyle Mullica (D) and Byron Pelton (R), would require annual registration for kratom manufacturers, enforce safety testing, and mandate dosage labeling.
The Fourth International Kratom Symposium, held February 4-7 at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s Orlando campus, brought together nearly 100 researchers, regulators, and industry leaders from around the world. This invitation-only event highlighted the latest advancements in kratom research and explored strategies for
Lisha Adcock, a Mississippi resident, credits kratom with transforming her life after years of struggling with chronic pain and opioid addiction. In a heartfelt piece for Magnolia Tribune, Adcock shares how the herbal supplement helped her overcome debilitating pain and opioid cravings, allowing her to rebuild
The Mississippi House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 1077, which restricts kratom sales to individuals aged 21 and older and bans synthetic kratom products. The bill, authored by Rep. Lee Yancey, aims to regulate the herbal substance often found in gas stations and
Colorado legislators are advancing a bipartisan bill to tighten regulations on kratom, an herbal substance with stimulant and sedative effects. Senate Bill 25-072, sponsored by State Senators Kyle Mullica (D) and Byron Pelton (R), would require kratom manufacturers to register annually with the state’s Department
A recent study published in Scientific Reports sheds light on the anti-inflammatory properties of kratom, a plant often used for pain relief and energy enhancement. Researchers investigated the effects of kratom alkaloid extracts on inflammation, focusing on their ability to inhibit two key enzymes: COX-2 and 5-LOX.
