What You Should Know Before Taking Kratom

Should this supplement be regulated? Or taken off the market? The Doctors discuss what you should know before taking Kratom.

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[carrottop]

There's no "recommended dosage" on the back of liquor bottles.

[MS-zgnq]

He’s a dr and he doesn’t know what 30 grams means. They lied to us about marijuana for 50 years also.

[codysteele]

I was in a house fire %80 full thickness burns and was hospitalized for 7 months. That was fentynl everyday for half a year so I was physically dependent to a death sentence and when I got home kratom was a miracle for my withdrawal symptoms and took care of the pain better than the few oxycodone they sent me home with.

[landonchew]

I've taken Kratom off and on for probably 15 years now. It's amazing and has helped so much with my body aches and pains. One being a herniated disc. It also helps me with anxiety.

[tylerfrancis_]

got damn got 2mins into this vid and realised I wasn't learning a got damn thing about Kratom.

[greeneyes]

Marijuana and Kratom puts big Pharms pocketbook at risk.

[draufganger]

I use it often. Have so for over a decade. And I’m a practicing physician in a thriving clinic. The dangers associated with kratom are primarily limited to its addictive nature. Anyone claiming an overdose death due to Kratom is pushing propaganda and conveniently failing to mention the loads of benzos and fentanyl also found on the toxicology report. The opioid receptor agonistic action associated with kratom is metabolized through a different pathway (protein G) that does NOT cause respiratory depression…..respiratory depression being the cause responsible for the vast majority of traditional opioid-related deaths.

[ats-]

I'm a bit older (54) and have struggled my entire life with ADD and anxiety. Now i take 5 grams of green kratom with a 10mg ritalin tab usually 4 times a day and I can't imagine feeling any happier or any more normal, life is good now.

[edwardhyde]

oh shit. i drank a whole bottle of vodka, it didn't say the dosage on the back. 🤦‍♂️

[TheBigcowie]

"30 grams, i dont even know what that means" Yikes, wouldnt want him as a doctor lmao.

[JasPlun]

I have taken Kratom for years and have not had any issues. That does not mean that it has not to others. I am a grown adult and I like the ability to choose for myself what helps me. I do not need Government telling me what I can and cannot take. Kratom has helped me immensly and I never exceed the dosage I take. I have never felt like increasing the dosage like I did with Vicodin. My life is better because of Kratom.

[crystallemke]

I have been using Kratom for over 2 years now! It has helped me with my chronic pain Prior to taking Kratom, I was a chronic pain patient for 16 years. I had to get my prescriptions refills every 30 days for 16 years!! Kratom has helped me and I haven’t needed prescription pain medications in 2 years. It is an answer to prayer!!!

[undercoverbrotherproa]

The word REGULATE means how can we get money from this.

[dinospumoni]

"30 grams... I don't even know what that means"... Might want to take a 2nd grade math class then mate.

[qwertycoding]

Great supplement for addiction clearly, when taken properly. But, be VERY, VERY, VERY careful how far you go especially if you are not experienced in how dangerous addiction can be. Kratom is in fact very addictive if used incorrectly, and can have some pretty insane side effects, especially when abusing the liquid extracts. Key word, abuse. I used every day for 2 years, i was so confident in its safety and little side effects, i became unaware of how often or how much i was taking. it became second nature. Then it turned into $20 a day on an extract in the morning, followed by 8-10 spoon fulls after lunch up until bed time, sometimes more. the level of psychological damage the abuse has caused me is relatively extreme, although it is bearable once through the withdrawals. that being said, the withdrawals from this substance are far easier to deal with than other pain and anxiety medications, which is why it is proffered amongst the community. i do believe this is a miracle supplement, when taken correctly. But, moderation should not be left in the hands of an addict. Keep this in mind, if you don’t NEED it, don’t start it

[alsen]

bro brought up fake sugar like he did something

[cker]

Kartom has saved my life. Im a changed man. I give it all to kratom. Im no longer taking pills on a daily basis. I actually hold a job down now

[nunpho]

Wow those dr's were extremely rude. Every single time the lady tried to make a point they started to shout over her. 🙄

[aelita]

Kratom has saved my life. Helps my anxiety and my depression, and makes my arthritis bearable. I've tried so many other things including prescription medication. Kratom should NOT be taken off the market, however, people who want to try it need to do the sensible thing and spend time doing research on it.

[Noelle]

Was prescribed Prozac and Xanax for 3 years. Quit cold turkey because my life and personality were rapidly declining. Kratom and weed have helped me more than you could ever imagine. No one in this video truly knows what they're talking about, sadly.