A recent branded feature on Yahoo Entertainment profiles five kratom products marketed as natural alternatives to coffee and energy drinks, highlighting one brand's powder as a favorite for “calm energy” that can last all day. The roundup also points to white Borneo strains for mood
The Spokane City Council has postponed voting on an ordinance that would outlaw kratom sales within city limits, opting instead to wait for state-level guidance. The delay follows ongoing legislative discussions in Washington about potential regulations for the herbal supplement, which remains legal and available
As kratom grows in popularity across North America, questions about product purity and safety remain front and center. A recent article from The Collegian (read here) compares how regulatory frameworks in Canada and the United States influence kratom quality. In Canada, kratom exists in a regulatory grey area—unlicensed
Scientists at Purdue University have synthesized new plant-derived compounds that could help treat alcohol use disorder (AUD), a condition affecting more than 14 million Americans. The research, led by Richard Van Rijn in collaboration with Washington University in St. Louis, focuses on derivatives of alkaloids
Long used in Southeast Asia for energy, pain relief, and even to ease opium withdrawal, Mitragyna speciosa—better known as kratom—has sparked heated debate in the U.S. Researchers are uncovering how kratom’s key alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, partially activate opioid receptors to relieve pain with less risk
As kratom gains popularity among wellness enthusiasts, questions around sourcing, safety, and accountability are becoming central to consumer trust. A recent review by Wellbeing Magazine highlights five companies that exemplify best practices in the kratom industry, emphasizing third-party lab testing, ethical sourcing, and educational transparency. These
Kratom, derived from the leaves of the Southeast Asian tree Mitragyna speciosa, is drawing attention for its potential to ease pain, lift mood, and support people managing substance use issues. In traditional settings, it has long been used by laborers for energy and endurance, often prepared
