Kratom reviews: what real users say
We read 568 first-hand mentions of Kratom from health and supplement communities. 335 of them say clearly how it went — and 46% of those say it helped.
Where people say it works: mood (87% of 142), anxiety (91% of 108), energy (84% of 88), focus (77% of 44).
Where it disappoints: libido (only 0% of 14 say better), digestion (only 45% of 11 say better), hormones (only 22% of 9 say better).
Most common complaints: withdrawal, dependence, addiction, tolerance, addiction risk. All side effects →
Positive experiences
“Green or white Kratom powder. My productivity and overall mood have skyrocketed. I dose 4 grams once per day and it’s worked wonders.”
“kratom has been a Godsend and has really helped with getting me back on my feet. My preferred strain is Green Bali and found 2g to be my sweet spot in dose.”
“the last few days, I've found kratom to be helpful in getting me through the day. It's been helping my mood, and even giving me some energy. And the pain relief is outstanding.”
“I use Kratom. I work 12 hour night shifts and it helps tremendously with energy, I never get tired if I take Kratom before and during work.”
“sometimes kratom to calm my nerves at big social settings...helps motivation and enjoyment in life.”
“mostly just stimulating and improved mood not even by a large extent. In fairness my dosage was small. Probably won't be getting this again due to the horror stories of withdrawal effects.”
Negative and mixed experiences
“Kratom/7Hydroxi makes me too sleepy and I feel dumb and slow on it.”
“It keeps the depression, anxiety, suicidal and dark thoughts in check, but it also leaves my attention scattered, confused and makes me feel half-ADHD.”
“I've only tried kratom about 10 times and always just experience a very subtle opiate buzz... When he stopped he had BAD AND VERY REAL OPIATE WITHDRAWLS.”
“I quit cold turkey on a two year straight binge of 20-30g a day...I experienced a lot of body aches and lethargy...The cravings, anxiety, and constant lack of motivation are the worst.”
“After nearly 6 months of chasing, wrought with anxiety, depression and indifference, I decided to quit it all.”
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