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5 Reasons To Love Kratom Extracts – Featuring Our Top Sellers

November 6, 2019 by LCK

When some kratom consumers learn that kratom extracts are generally around five times more concentrated as our standard kratom powders, they steer clear. While some find that extra heft exciting, others are more worried about the side effects and differences they might feel by switching over to extracts.

We understand those concerns, but we want you to know that you might end up loving kratom extracts!

In fact, we are so confident that you should give extracts a closer look before passing judgment that we’ve put together a list of the top five reasons we think that you might love kratom extracts. Throughout the list, we’ll also share some information about our top-selling extracts so that you can know what people’s favorites are. Let’s get started!

#1 An Extra Push

When your normal kratom schedule just isn’t cutting it anymore, have you ever tried to give yourself a boost for bad days? How has that worked? While many kratom lovers try this technique, they often find that the adverse effects outweigh the positives, so they don’t try it again.

If you need something for that extra push, you may want to give extracts a try. Many consumers don’t look at using extracts regularly. Instead, they pull these highly concentrated options out whenever they’re in need of more positive effects. It may not seem like much, but switching to an extract now-and-again is like getting an extra shot in your coffee; just enough to help out!

#2 Smaller Serving Size

Do you find it difficult to take large servings? Are you tired of needing to make large batches of tea or filling big capsules just to get the proper amount for you at this time?

By making the occasional switch from kratom powders or leaves to extracts, you might be able to take a smaller-sized serving with the same effects. Of course, the balance between the two will be different for everyone.

Let’s say that you wanted to start with our Gold Reserve Kratom extract. This is a very popular extract. If you typically used a green or white vein kratom powder, you will want to take about ⅓ or less of the amount of the kratom extract at first.

Remember that it is always better to start with a smaller amount than you might need. While you have some experience with kratom, you never know how your body will react to different things. Increasing the serving size of a new product over time is always the better choice!

#3 Further Exploration

One of the coolest things about trying kratom extracts is that you can expand the types and amounts of kratom that you are using. We always recommend to our customers that you regularly change the strain of kratom that you use to prevent any type of buildup, and using extracts can allow you to explore more options.

When extracts are made, a specific amount of kratom is reduced to a smaller amount of extract to concentrate it. For example, a 5x Green Malay would be 5 grams of Green Malay reduced down to one gram of extract.

There are tons of different extracts out there. Some are 10x, and some are just 3x. While these numbers might make it seem like the 10x is much stronger than the 3x, that might not necessarily be true. The final concentration of any extract depends on the particular chemical composition of the starting kratom.

When you want to mix up your kratom routine, you can try different grades of the same strain of extract, or you can jump between different strains. Having a whole line of extracts to try just gives you more options! If you really want to mix up your schedule, trying our Kratom Extract Sample Pack is a great place to start.

#4 Try A Liquid Extract

One really cool thing about the kratom extracts that we offer is that we have liquid extracts available in addition to the standard powders and capsules. Liquids aren’t readily available for standard kratom, and many people find that using these products is much more amenable to their lifestyle.

These liquids can be added into tea, coffee, juice, smoothies, or even taken directly. You only need a very small serving, usually around three or five mL depending on the strength, to get your normal serving. This simplified routine is much easier for many kratom lovers, so you might want to consider it.

Liquids, of course, aren’t your only convenient option for extracts! There are also a lot of premade capsule options for extracts, and you can easily use them on-the-go to get the perfect experience.

#5 Save Some Money

Generally speaking, extracts are more expensive than kratom powders. This is because they take a lot more work and beginning product to create, but does that mean that they aren’t a good deal for you?

Actually, the opposite is often true. Kratom extracts may help you save some money! Depending on the amount that you use daily, you might be able to use a lot less if you switch to a more concentrated extract.

This means that you will need to buy less product overall. Once you compare the price of your usual powder with the extract, you’ll be able to decide if you could save money or not. Even if you can’t save money, many users noticed that they liked not needing to store quite as much product when they switched to the smaller servings of extracts.

The Choice Is Yours

Ultimately, it is up to you to decide if you want to give kratom extracts a try or not. While we find the value, concentration, and uniqueness of these products to be something noteworthy, not everyone is going to love the experience they provide.

Give them a try, but don’t forget to start with a very small serving at first. You’ll know very quickly if you like the way that the extracts work. Who knows! You might even discover that you’re ready to change up your entire kratom schedule thanks to extracts.

How To Choose, Adjust, and Manage Your Kratom Serving Size

October 23, 2019 by LCK

When taking a botanical like kratom, there are a lot of things that you need to figure out for yourself. You need to decide what type of kratom you want to use and why you want to use it, but you also need to figure out how much kratom is best to take to get the desired effects.

Serving size is one of the most popular things for consumers to talk about with each other. The kratom community is full of different advice about what to use and when, but the simple fact is that everybody’s body is different, so you can’t always rely on what other people say.

Today, we’ll give you some tips and ideas about how to manage and alter your own serving size without doing anything too extreme. We’ll also talk about why we can’t tell you exactly what to take, and why we still think it’s important to get at least some serving size talk out there. Let’s get into it!

Beginners: How To Start Taking Kratom

When you start using kratom for the first time, you’re going to want to start with a smaller amount than an average user would take. This is important so that you can see how your body reacts to the kratom and make adjusts as needed.

We recommend starting with less than the recommended serving size. Usually, trying ½ the recommended serving of any given variety is a great way to start. If your friend uses a Green Malay variation and uses a larger amount, you’ll want to lower that amount when you are first giving it a try. Reducing your serving size will help you avoid unwanted side effects.

The amount of kratom that you end up using is completely up to you, but you will need to take time to fine-tune it. Try not to change the amount you take more than three times a month. You need to use a specific serving for a week or two to be sure of its effects, so take this into account when making your serving schedule and adjustments.

Experienced Users: Adjusting Your Serving Size

Once you’ve found your sweet spot for kratom, you might not want to make any changes. Still, it’s very likely that at some point, the kratom might not be as effective as it once was for you. There are a variety of reasons about why this might happen, but the key point is that you need to always be ready to make changes and adjust as needed.

In fact, we recommend that experienced kratom users consistently rotate amounts and strains that they are using! When you use the same amount and type of kratom for too long, it is very likely that it will start to be less effective due to the way that your body begins to be used to and expect it.

By simply rotating through a few strains that you like, you can prevent this tolerance from forming! Here’s what we suggest doing to remove any built-up tolerance:

1. Stop taking kratom all together for at least two weeks. It might seem like a long time, but it will make a big difference.
2. When you start taking it again, take only 2-3 servings per week.
3. Rotate between one strain per week.
4. Try not to overlap servings.
5. Try to not take more than one serving per day.

Those five rules may seem very simple, but they can cause a big difference in how you experience kratom going forward.

Pay Attention To Your Body

Regardless of everything that we have just talked about, there is one rule that trumps the rest of them. You need to pay attention to your body and the way that it reacts when you take kratom.

If you’re only taking ¼ of the recommended serving of something and that is still overwhelming you or causing unwanted side effects, you need to make further adjustments. Whether you change the serving size or the consumption method, your body is telling you that you need to change something.

It’s not always easy to “give up” on the amount that you think you should be taking. Remember, however, that this isn’t about accomplishing a specific serving size. There are no benefits to taking more than you need to take. On the contrary, you’ll feel better and be happier if you find the right amount for your body.

Don’t be afraid to make changes, even if that means you’re using less kratom. After all, using less will also help save you money!

Why We Can’t Tell You What To Take

You might be wondering why we haven’t given you any specific serving size to try taking. While we’d love to and we believe that we can give you some quality advice, suggesting what to take when using a product with a shaky legal status like kratom isn’t a great idea.

Our product listings may contain some suggested amounts, but putting out further literature about serving size could compromise our business. Still, we think it’s important to give as much information as possible, and that’s why we include suggested serving recommendations on our labels.

Generally speaking, most of our kratom powders start off with a recommend 2g per serving, but this is something that we believe all users should work their way up to. Using 2g as a guideline, we hope that you can find the right serving size. Some of our customers report taking up to 5g or even 8g daily.

You Call The Shots

Remember that it’s all up to you! If you think that you need to increase your serving size, that’s okay as long as you do so carefully and slowly. If you believe that you’ve used too much, you can also make the choice to lower the amount you take or even stop taking kratom altogether.

The only consequences that you need to face are from yourself, so feel free to explore different options and try out various things until you find what works for you!

Kratom’s Malaysian History: What’s Worth Knowing

October 9, 2019 by LCK

One of the coolest parts of our job here at Left Coast Kratom is to get the opportunity to learn more about kratom, where it comes from, and where it’s going. We spend a lot of time talking about the future of kratom. Will it become fully legalized? Will it be easier to obtain? How will its usage change over time?

What we often gloss over, however, is the past. Where did kratom come from, how was it used, and what can this teach us about it today? Will the future of kratom look anything like the past?

One of the most interesting areas of the world to look at when taking time to understand Kratom’s past is Malaysia. Much of the world’s kratom supply comes from Malaysia, and this has been true for more than one hundred years. Why and how did this happen?

We’ve asked a lot of unanswered questions in this introduction, but don’t worry. We’re here to answer them today! By the end of this article, you’ll know more about kratom’s history than your average user. Let’s dive into a brief history of kratom in Malaysia.

Growth: Why Malaysia Grows Kratom Prolifically

One of the things that I found myself most curious about when learning about kratom was that it grows so well in tropical areas. What was it about these areas that made it flourish, and how did Malaysia manage to have some of the best growth of all? After all, the lands that make up Malaysia have seen fertile kratom tree growth for hundreds of years.

The climate in Malaysia happens to be perfect for kratom growth. The climate is very humid, and there is a long rainy season. This means that the soil is at least somewhat wet for most of the year, and that is what kratom loves. Plus, all the soil is incredibly fertile.

These conditions are perfect for the tropical tree that can grow up to fifty, sixty, or even seventy feet tall in the right conditions. Those large trees furnish a lot of leaves, and that is how Kratom exportation is so prolific in kratom.

Legality: Is Using and Selling Kratom Okay In Malaysia?

Now that we know why kratom trees grow well in Malaysia, let’s talk about its legal status. Can kratom be bought in Malaysia? Can it be used? What do the rules say? Before we can talk about the present, we need to talk about the past.

Before 1952

Up until 1952, kratom usage, production, and sale were largely unrestricted by the government in Malaysia. While there were occasional rules and bans, the substance could be processed and used as needed.

People were using kratom, but not very regularly. Kratom was used most frequently in the northern areas that border Thailand. In these regions, people tend to work long, hard days. Using kratom provided relief and relaxation for them.

Additionally, kratom was used for ritual cultural practices. Kratom was thought to be a powerful plant-based healing tool. Brewed as a tea, it was used to restore strength to tired minds and bodies during ceremonial practices and in everyday life.

People also used kratom instead of opiates. Opiate use began booming in the 1800s, and opioid addiction skyrocketed as it became more accessible to the general public. Malaysians soon found that taking kratom tea or leaves would often prevent people from ingesting opiates.

Year: 1952

The Poisons Act of 1952 changed the way that kratom was legally viewed in Malaysia. This law forbids the use and domestic sale of kratom leaves and related substances. While there had been subtle bans in the past, this was the only complete and clear outlawing of the substance.

This law happened around the same time that many other countries in the region passed their own laws about kratom and similar substances.

Today

Today, it is illegal to take kratom in Malaysia. It is also illegal to process the leaves into other forms of the substance.

The exportation of kratom leaves, however, remains legal. As long as a farmer has the appropriate permit, they are permitted to harvest and export the leaves to other countries. This exportation has become a big money-maker in the Northern parts of Malaysia.

While it is illegal to use kratom in Malaysia, these laws are not heavily enforced. Clear information about how many people are using kratom and why they take it is hard to come by, but most seem to believe that kratom is most heavily used in rural areas where traditional rituals and ways of life are still very strong.

Looking Forward

It’s difficult to be sure of what will happen in the future of kratom legality in Malaysia. Exportation, it seems, will remain legal for many years to come as the international popularity of the substance continues to grow. Domestic usage and sale legality, however, seems more unlikely for the immediate future.

The biggest problem with knowing what will happen with kratom in Malaysia in the future is the lack of research about its uses and effects. Until scientific research can prove the safety of kratom, anecdotal evidence and horror stories continue to plague the industry.

Are My “Malay” Strains From Malaysia?

Now that you know more about the history of kratom in Malaysia, you might be wondering if the last green Malay strain that you tried came from the forests in Malaysia. While it is quite possible that the leaves were imported from Malaysia, the name alone does not guarantee that.

The names of different strains of kratom are based on the variety, chemical makeup, and processing method more than they are based on where the kratom leaves originated from. While the strain names originally denoted origin, they are now used more as an identifying tactic than anything else.

Regardless of whether or not the leaves that you’ve used have come from Malaysia, the history of kratom in Malaysia has still had a huge effect on the product that you love and use today!

5 Awesome Kratom Facts That Everyone Should Know

September 25, 2019 by LCK

After you’ve discovered the positive results of kratom in your life, it’s time to uncover some more facts about what it is, how it’s used, and other important things that you should know about this botanical!

Kratom is more than just a plant that can be ingested, and it has a much longer history that you should be aware of when you decide to use it regularly. Today, we’ll help you expand your knowledge about this great substance.

1: The Kratom Tree Is Unique

One of the coolest things about where kratom comes from is the tree itself. Kratom is a tropical tree, and it grows best when things are all wet, all the time. Kratom products are made from the leaves of the trees, and they are unique because of their distinct chemical composition.

The Kratom tree is one of seven different trees in the Mitragyna speciosa variety. The leaves of the kratom tree contain two major chemical compounds that have effects on the body: mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.

These chemicals are known as alkaloids. Alkaloids interact with the body in specific ways; when you consume kratom, those effects start happening!

2: Kratom Has A Long And Varied History

Did you know that Kratom has been used for hundreds of years in different parts of the world? In Southeast Asia in particular, kratom has been part of many cultural rituals and traditional practices. The tropical tree is native to Thailand and Malaysia among other countries, and that is how it became a part of their practices.

In particular, Kratom is often brewed as a tea. Sometimes, it is chewed on directly for a different type of effect.

While the use of Kratom in these regions is mostly historical, kratom is still used in those traditional ways. Around the world, however, kratom leaves tend to be ground into a fine powder and then brewed into a more concentrated, effective tea. As you might already know, there are a lot of different ways to brew tea.

3: Kratom Consumption Has Changed

While the ways that we just mentioned are the traditional ways of consuming kratom, there are a lot of different ways that people consume kratom in today’s modern world. As we mentioned, people typically grind the leaves up into a fine powder. This powder can then be prepared in a few different ways.

Method #1: Tea

While a bit different from traditional brewing, this fine powder can be made into a tea. The tea must be strained appropriately and flavored to make it drinkable, but it can provide the boosting effects of the chemicals in kratom.

Method #2: Capsules

Some people prefer to skip the need to taste the kratom at all and stick to capsules. Capsules of any size can be filled with your specific serving of kratom powder. These are easy and discreet to take, no matter where you are.

Method #3: Tinctures

The powder can also be made into a very strong tincture. This tincture can then be used mixed into other beverages or taken directly.

The particular method that you use to take kratom is going to depend on how much you want to take, what you are hoping to accomplish, and how your body processes things. Everybody’s body is different, so taking the time to try different amounts and intake methods is very important for personal discovery.

4: Kratom Has An Interesting Legal Status

Right now in the United States, Kratom is not illegal. However, it wouldn’t be accurate to call it legal either. It’s true that you wouldn’t get into trouble for using it, but the status of it is somewhat complicated.

Due to difficult reports and manufacturing problems, some believe that Kratom should be completely banned in the USA. The FDA, in fact, has been making a clear and concentrated effort to support this movement. Thankfully, many states are making their own judgments and passing regulatory protections for kratom consumers.

Why has this happened?

The main reason that kratom has not yet been put into a positive light as CBD has been that there isn’t enough research yet about the benefits of kratom. The research is so limited that it is difficult to prove once and for all that kratom is not dangerous. Without any regulation to keep bad kratom off the market, the problem isn’t improving quickly enough.

Hopefully, individual states will continue to support the movement to fully legalize kratom and to protect its consumers with basic regulations. These regulations, though simple, can save people’s lives by keeping bad kratom under control as soon as possible.

5: Kratom Needs Your Help

Due to the complicated legal status of kratom in America, kratom needs your help! If you have ever been curious about trying kratom or already use it, it is time to step into the ring and help fight for the safety of kratom users everywhere.

While we do our best to ensure that every product that we put it out is the highest quality, not all vendors hold themselves to the same standards that we do. We’ve learned through the years, and we are doing our best to ensure that only the highest quality kratom makes it to the market.

To further our mission to keep kratom safe and legal, we’ve put our full support behind the American Kratom Association. Also known as AKA, this group works tirelessly to create guidelines for companies to follow while also working directly with politicians in each state to pass laws protecting the kratom community.

With swift and positive actions like these, we believe that kratom will one day be a safe and accepted substance. But that won’t happen without the support of people like you!

If you believe that more research should be done about kratom so that it can become a safer product, reach out to your local kratom stores or politicians and find out how you can make this opinion help. Together, we can secure the future of kratom!

The Truth About Growing Your Own Kratom: Does It Work?

September 4, 2019 by LCK

Many people who decide to make Kratom a regular part of their lives are industrious go-getters, and these attributes are only further extended by the stimulation and power that Kratom can often help you find.

This combination leads many people – maybe even you – to want to find a more personal way to get their Kratom supply. Kratom is a plant, after all, and that means that you should be able to grow it at home, right?

Yes and no. There’s a lot of factors that come into play when you are thinking about if you can grow your own Kratom supply or not, and whether or not growing the plant itself will be enough to supply you is another story completely.

Let’s talk about growing Kratom, whether or not that’s a reasonable choice for you, and what we recommend that you do.

Where Does Kratom Grow Naturally?

In the wild, Kratom is native to regions that are hot and, in most cases, tropical latitudes. The conditions in these regions make for the best Kratom growth, and that is why the tree species has flourished here for hundreds of years.

In particular, Kratom trees can be found naturally in the following areas:

• Sumatra
• Indonesia
• Bali
• Thailand
• Philippines
• Malaysia
• Papua New Guinea
• Myanmar

All of these areas have some regions where the tree can grow easily, and the seeds from these trees even propagate themselves because the conditions are just that favorable! When trying to grow Kratom outside of these regions, however, the same luck is not easily found!

What Conditions Does Kratom Need?

What about these regions makes the area great for growing Kratom? Let’s talk a bit more about the specific growing conditions that Kratom needs to thrive so that you can get an idea of what type of climate you will need to replicate in order to get the best results possible.

These areas are hot and humid. The soil there is very fertile with a usual pH falling somewhere between 5.5 and 6.5.

Additionally, the soil should also have high levels of humus to ensure proper and sturdy growth. The soil also has to be able to retain a lot of moisture without being too boggy. The soil should have good drainage without sucking all moisture out. Too much moisture can lead to bugs and fungi.

Finally, you need the right amount of light and humidity. There are different amounts of light that Kratom can thrive in, but generally, strong light is necessary. For humidity, the area should likely be between 70 and 80 percent humidity on average for the best growth. These conditions are not common in the United States but may be able to be replicated in large, outdoor greenhouses.

Can I Get Kratom Seeds?

Another aspect that can be very difficult when trying to grow Kratom yourself is getting a seed or cutting to actually take! Even if you manage to get the right soil, temperature, and watering schedule in order, the trees might not even start growing.

Both Kratom seeds and cuttings are available to plant, but both of these have very limited viability periods. This means that if they are not planted quickly enough, they are unlikely to ever sprout or grow. They will need to be very fresh in order to be successful at growing your own Kratom.

When you order Kratom seeds, make sure that you get a lot of them as they are very small seeds that have an incredibly low germination rate. The best way to find any success or growth is to plant a lot of these seeds and hope that at least some of them take root!

Once They Take Root

If you manage to get some of your Kratom seeds to take root, congratulations! Now, the real work begins. The plants need to be given light, but not too much light. The same goes for water. The plant should be watered liberally, but keep an eye out for fungus along the way.

Another important thing to keep in mind is that the tree needs to be in somewhat natural conditions to its native habitat while growing for the best final Kratom product. It’s been shown that Kratom is more powerful when it has grown in windy conditions, so simulating this is a must.

From Plant To You

If you are lucky enough to get a tree that grows strong enough to create flowers and leaves, you’ll want to know what has to be done in order to use these leaves in the same way that you would when you buy your favorite product.

It can take up to two years for a Kratom plant to reach maturity. A tree of about 20 feet will be ready to be harvested. To harvest, you usually want to take the leaves right before they would drop on their own. Late summer and early autumn are good times for harvesting.

While the tree’s leaves can be used as-is at this point, most Kratom users are accustomed to using specialty blends and dried leaves. You can dry the leaves in different conditions to try out making your own strains, but you will want to be careful to monitor all of the leaves closely for mold and fungi.

The Better Option

While we completely agree that the ability to grow your own Kratom and create specialty strains to enjoy would be a lot of fun, we also aren’t quite sure if the effort required to do so successfully would actually be worth it!

In most cases, it’s probably a lot more practical to continue to buy strains of Kratom from reputable sellers like us here at Left Coast Kratom. We can tell you exactly what you’re getting, what kind of chemical composition to expect, and how you can best use your products.

If you try to get Kratom from homegrown trees, it could take years before you even see any type of payoff, and you might not even have any trees survive that long! Rather than waste your precious time, energy, and money, we recommend that you stick to purchasing your Kratom; find another way to use that green thumb!

Kratom Lab Testing: Why You Should Care If It’s Being Done

May 15, 2019 by LCK

As we go about our daily lives, there are a lot of different things that get tested before we use them. Cars and buses go through rigorous safety tests before they can hit the roads. Facilities that process produce must ensure their safety, and restaurants have to pass regular cleanliness tests to be permitted to serve food.

Testing products that we are eating is one of the most important things that we rely on companies to do. When we buy something at a store, we feel safe. We trust that the item has been handled appropriately, and we feel that it is safe to eat.

Why would we feel any differently about Kratom?

Like other substances that are ingested, Kratom is going into your body and can thus have very serious effects on your body. While uncontaminated Kratom is unlikely to cause any big problems, contaminated Kratom can cause serious shock and illness.

So what can be done about this?

Kratom vendors, makers, and middle-men can ensure that Kratom is being tested properly before it makes its way into the hands of consumers. We’re going to discuss how the testing process should happen and why it’s so important that it does happen!

Testing Kratom

All in all, it is relatively easy for a company to have their Kratom tested. They have to hire a third-party service to take samples of various product batches and then analyze those samples to ensure that there are no contaminants.

When talking in the world of Kratom, we usually call qualified testing labs accredited labs.

All About Accredited Labs

What makes a lab an accredited lab? Simply put, an accredited lab has passed a set of exams to ensure that they are following the right methodology when performing ISO/IEC tests at their facilities.

Testing at an accredited lab is essential because other labs might not do the test the right way, or they might not be legally allowed to certify the results of the exams.

GMP Standards In The World Of Kratom

GMP Standards, also known as Good Manufacturing Practices, are a part of most manufacturing industries. These rules are created (often at the national level) and monitored to ensure that the items being produced are safe for consumers to use.

For Kratom, there is no national governing body that regulates the production and processing of Kratom. As such, there have been cases of contaminated Kratom making it to the market and causing users to get ill.

To prevent the spread of those type of issues, the American Kratom Association created a set of Good Manufacturing Practices, based on the FDA’s GMP standards, for Kratom vendors and makers to follow.

As a GMP qualified vendor, we are confident that our products are safely made and processed. Gaining recognition as a qualified vendor in this program is very special to us because we know that we are doing everything that we can to ensure our customer’s safety when choosing to use Kratom!

Our Testing

Here at Left Coast Kratom, we like to be confident that we are going to be selling the best possible Kratom to our customers.

As such, we’ve implemented a number of safety protocols to align with AKA’s GMP standards:

Test for pathogens in our facilities
Ensure proper sanitation techniques
Screen suppliers thoroughly
Have complete tests done more regularly
Use more than one third-party testing lab

By doing all of these things, we are ensuring that our products are properly stored, maintained, and created before they get to you.

Possible Kratom Contaminants

You may be curious about what type of contaminants can be found in Kratom. While there are a wide variety of potential cross-contamination issues, the main areas that are focused on when testing Kratom include the following:

• Pathogens:
Coliforms, mold, yeast, salmonella
• Heavy metals:
Lead, mercury, cadmium, nickel, arsenic

Those are the most common problems found in batches created and processed by dishonest Kratom sellers that are trying to make a quick buck. These sellers don’t worry about safety practices, and that allows their product to be contaminated with dangerous growth like mold or yeast.

Kratom Testing: What Is Tested For

When an accredited lab carries out a test on Kratom, there is a specific set of things that they will look for.

The test will include all of the following:

• Ensure the product is actually Kratom
• Ensure that there are no microbials in the substance
• Check heavy metal concentrations
• Check for any contamination
• Ensure the alkaloids present are real, not synthetic
• Confirm the presence and percentages of mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, the two most common alkaloids found in Kratom

How You Can Be Confident In Your Purchase

When you’re planning on trying a new Kratom store or you simply want to restock on your favorite product, it’s important that you check that all the vendors you like to use have up-to-date testing procedures and practices.

Most qualified GMP vendors will have that information clearly and proudly listed on their website. After all, it’s quite a feat to be accepted into AKA’s program!

If you cannot find any clear information about testing on a vendor’s website, reach out to their customer service contact and find out about their testing policy. It will only take you a couple of hours to get the information that you need, and you will be able to feel safer and more confident in your purchase!

Taking Kratom Is Serious

Here at Left Coast Kratom, we love Kratom! We know that it can have a lot of benefits for different people, and we love that we get to be a part of making that connection.

That being said, we are also fully aware that Kratom is a very serious substance. When used incorrectly or contaminated at the source without a customer’s knowledge, Kratom can be dangerous.

That is why we want to reiterate one last time how important it is for you to make sure that you are only buying fully vetted, properly tested Kratom. When you take Kratom that has not been tested, you’re taking a risk that isn’t worth taking.

Lab testing is important; ask your favorite vendors to join AKA’s compliance program to help ensure the safety of Kratom users across the country!