Kratom: Weighing the Benefits and Risks

Kratom is an herbal product made from the leaves of the kratom tree (Mitragyna speciosa), which is native to Southeast Asia. Kratom is sold as a tea or in capsules and marketed as a natural stimulant. Kratom is said to have opioid-like effects, and kratom benefits reported include helping people cope with withdrawal symptoms and drug-related cravings, pain, fatigue, and mental health challenges. Kratom is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Using kratom comes with some risks, too.

Find out kratom’s side effects, the different forms it takes, its legal status, and its alternatives in this article. Keep reading at Yahoo News