Best Kratom for Pain: Strains, Dosage & Reviews

Chronic pain is an epidemic in the US. According to a study by the CDC, approximately 20% of adult Americans (over 50 million!) suffer from chronic pain that lasts either a few days or several months. Given the prevalence of chronic pain, many supplements have risen up to help people deal with their aches and pains.

Kratom is a popular plant that has found support to be a potential alternative to opioids. Kratom, derived from the Mitragyna speciosa tree native to Southeast Asia, is known for its relaxant and psychotropic properties. Kratom has become much more popular in recent years as a method to help manage chronic pain, nerve pain, back pain and other issues such as anxiety. Enthusiasts claim that kratom has similar relaxant and pain-numbing effects to opioids, without some of the negative effects that come with them.

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