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What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down

OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter ...

RFK Jr. is cracking down on 7-OH. What is kratom – and how addictive is it?

But kratom is no run-of-the mill caffeine drink. Medical experts say it can be highly addictive, producing effects similar to ...

The FDA Is Sounding The Alarm On 7-OH Kratom Products. Here’s Why.

7-OH occurs naturally at low levels in the kratom plant, but the FDA is most concerned with products that contain 7-OH in ...

American Kratom Association Issues Policy Advisory to State Attorneys General Urging Immediate Crackdown on Dangerous 7-OH Products

While several states have enacted the KCPA, products that exceed safe 7-OH thresholds — or contain synthetically derived 7-OH ...
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FDA cracking down on 7-OH to avoid epidemic: Commissioner

7-OH, formally known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine, is banned in China; however, Makary found that in the Biden administration, the ...

RFK Jr. is targeting 7-OH, Kratom? What are these and how do they affect the body?

Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant, gains attention after a viral TikTok video and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s press conference. The ...
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FDA takes steps to restrict 7-OH

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday said it is recommending a scheduling action to control certain ...

Federal officials push to restrict kratom-derived opioid 7-OH

Federal officials promised on Tuesday to crack down on a potent semisynthetic opioid found in gas store gummies, drinks and ...

Kratom rise sparks concerns over addiction amid RFK Jr's 7-OH crackdown; What is it and how it impacts your health

“WARNING: “Feel Free” isn’t as safe as it sounds. This kratom-based drink is being sold as a natural energy boost — but it’s ...

Botanic Tonics Applauds FDA Action on 7-OH Products, Refutes Misleading Media Coverage Conflating Natural Leaf Kratom with Synthetic Concentrates

As FDA Commissioner Makary stated, the agency is “not focused on natural kratom leaf products,” which contain only “trace ...
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The FDA recommends scheduling kratom’s 7-OH under the Controlled Substances Act

Gas station heroin” took another hit on Wednesday as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s FDA recommended a scheduling action ...
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FDA pushes for ban of potent Kratom derivative 7-OH amid safety concerns

A new opioid threat you probably haven't heard about is targeting kids. Products containing 7-OH are currently being sold ...