RFK Jr. Promotes Common-Sense Regulation for Kratom in Michigan

Michigan is at the center of a nationwide conversation on kratom, a natural supplement derived from a Southeast Asian plant. In a recent move, federal officials, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have distinguished between concerns over a concentrated byproduct called 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and the traditional kratom leaf. The FDA is now pursuing tighter controls on products containing 7-OH, while emphasizing they are not targeting natural kratom itself.

Michigan’s new proposed regulations aim to keep kratom products safe for adults, require clear labeling, and prevent sales to minors. Supporters say this “common-sense” approach would ensure consumers have access to safe, unadulterated kratom while still protecting public health. For more on this developing policy, visit the original article at the Detroit Free Press.