A complete 8 factor analysis was performed on kratom to assess abuse and danger potential. Scientists concluded there were 0 reports of children dying of kratom, and 0 deaths period that could be solely attributed to kratom. In one study, scientists consistently gave rats a concentrated dose of the alkaloids equivalating to 800 human 2-oz doses. Some quick math shows that’s almost 45kg or 100lbs of plant material needed for a human to reach similar concentrations. A chronic user taking heavy doses multiple times a day would take years to consume that amount, let alone in a single dose. The rats didn’t die or show signs of dying, they only began to show symptoms of dependence and/or withdrawal. Taking any chemical in doses such as that is bound to cause some form of physiological or psychological dependence. In fact, most things at that potency level will kill an average person. A dose of Fentanyl the size of a grain of salt is enough to kill a person. These findings stand in astonishing contrast to the mainstream portrayal of kratom. Drawing a comparison, this innocuous green powder is less toxic than caffeine, nicotine, and even table salt. All of which are considered safe and legal. Physiological studies of the effects of kratom show the alkaloids, no matter the dose taken, don’t cause respiratory depression(a leading cause of death from opiate overdose). Over hundreds of years and tens of millions of people using kratom, the entirety of SE Asia saw less than 100 seriously adverse events related to kratom. Once again, other substances could not be ruled out in these happenings. The 8 factor analysis quotes “… this is a substance and category of product with a remarkable safety record.” 

Hold on a hot minute. Did a peer reviewed, highly regarded, heavily scrutinized, published piece of scientific literature just say kratom has a remarkable safety record? Furthermore, the study reaches a conclusion by saying “Kratom’s overall low potential for abuse and risk to public health and its extensive history of safe use, including findings from recent surveys in the US, suggest a strong benefit to risk profile that is within the range of current dietary supplements and over-the-counter products…” This analysis also states, “On the basis of the current state of the science and apparent public health impact, we do not recommend scheduling of kratom or any of its specific alkaloids under the CSA because it does not share the profile of prototypic morphine-like opioids with respect to abuse potential and safety, and surveys indicate that banning the products would put kratom users who are presently using kratom to abstain from opioids at risk of resuming opioid use and overdose.” These scientists are saying that it would be potentially MORE DANGEROUS to ban kratom than to allow people to keep using it. A postulation such as this from accredited sources affirms our earlier speculation that the increase in opiate usage was causing people to seek healthier alternatives. More recommendations were made in the conclusion of the article to create purity, packaging, and testing regulations so consumers can trust they are purchasing a safe product. Which, we 100% agree with. Vendors and kratom advocacy groups like the AKA (American Kratom Association) took it upon themselves to create their own elite set of standards. All of which parallel or surpass the supplement and food industry normal practices. Often times, companies go a step further to lab test every batch. Groups like this are diligently working with each state to pass the KCPA laws. Regardless of the laws, consumers tend to gravitate towards businesses with these safety standards in place because the product is pure, clean, and the quality is consistently exceeding expectations.