How did the current situation with kratom develop? Elizabeth Tracey reports

How did the current situation with kratom develop? Elizabeth Tracey reports

May 4, 2026 · 1 min

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This episode discusses the development and current situation surrounding kratom, a plant-based extract marketed as a supplement.

Many substances marketed as ‘supplements’ enjoy a lack of oversight and regulation, among them kratom, a plant based extract from Asia. While some users report pain relief and mood improvement there are no studies to support this, and as Eric … How did the current situation with kratom develop? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

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