Kratom| A Herb That Treats Anxiety:

Anxiety is one of our everyday emotions. It’s the anxiety that provides us motivation to complete the project within the deadline. Anxiety is a good thing. Right? But, what if it’s over the top and affecting your health? It’s time you should take it seriously because it may be an anxiety disorder.

A recent survey concludes that about 37% of US adults experienced anxiety disorder as per statistics. And 300 million people from all over the world have an anxiety disorder, a report by WHO. There is no doubt that a large number of people opt for self-medication like kratom.

But have you ever wondered what kratom is? And, what are the therapeutic factors in kratom that manage your anxiety? If yes, then keep reading.

How Kratom Works?

Kratom, a herb from Mitragyna speciosa, is proved to be effective in treating anxiety. A recent survey concludes that 67% of people use kratom for treating anxiety.

Its effects are similar to opioids (reduce anxiety and pain), But it does not belong to opioids. It has a magical ingredient, mitragynine, that does wonder for treating anxiety. Mitragynine binds with opioid receptors and activates the pathway of signal transduction. This ultimately changes your mood and reduce anxiety.

FDA Regulations:

Kratom is basically a dietary supplement. FDA, until now, did not approve it as an agent to treat the anxiety disorder. Moreover, be cautious while buying it. Because it’s illegal in some countries: Australia, Denmark, and Thailand.

Forms of Kratom:

Kratom is accessible as tablet, capsule and raw form. It is more effective in natural form (leaves). So, If you are taking it, try to use its extract.

Adverse Effects:

Although it’s less addictive than opioids, its abrupt removal causes insomnia and libido loss (loss of sexual desire). Other side effects include hypertension, liver and kidney complications.

Endnote:

The efficacy of any therapy is based on the balance between side effects and benefits. In the case of kratom, the risk outweighs the benefits. Even though death can occur with its misuse. 67% and 22% of deaths due to overdose in males and females involved kratom in 2017, a survey concludes. We recommend not to use it unless prescribed by your physician or pharmacist.