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UNDERSTANDING KRATOM, 7-OH, AND THE ADDICTION DEBATE

Unlike synthetic opioids, kratom doesn’t activate the same cellular “brakes” (called beta-arrestins) that cause tolerance build-up. That means users are less likely to need higher and higher doses. 

In fact, taking too much kratom usually results in nausea and "fullness"—not a stronger high. That “diminishing returns” effect actually discourages overuse. 

Key Takeaway 

When taken from a reputable source (like ETHA!!) and taken responsibly, kratom is not considered chemically addictive like opioids. It offers potential benefits like natural discomfort relief , energy boost , and stress reduction—without the dangerous cycle of craving and dependence. 

 

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ETHA Founder Interviewed by world-renowned Holistic Health Practitioner
ETHA is very excited to announce that our very own ETHA Co-Founder Alexander Karp was recently interviewed by world-renowned Holistic Health Practitioner Paul Chek on Paul's popular and widely listened to podcast. Alexander sat down with Paul  to describe his long and tedious journey to find pain relief with kratom, as well as the perils of an unregulated marketplace. The goal of this interview was to introduce kratom to listeners and provide these listeners with a safer, natural alternative to pain relief.
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Best Kratom and Energy: Kratom and Clean Energy Explained
Kratom naturally produces nitrogen-based chemicals called alkaloids that can have pronounced physiological actions on humans.  Kratom tablets produces over 40 known alkaloids. Some of these alkaloids like mitragynine, mitraphylline, and ryhnchophylline, are researched for their ability to be vasodilators. Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels allowing for better blood and oxygen flow. This is what can give people the ‘clean energy’ boost.
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