Kratom Resources and Information
Understanding Kratom Lab Results
Reputable Kratom vendors talk about their lab-accredited testing and why their product is high-quality because they do third-party testing. It’s great that having high-quality Kratom is becoming an essential part of the industry, but what exactly is it being tested for? What do lab results say, and why do the findings matter to you?
Kratom consumers aren’t always fully aware of what is being tested for when a lab test is done. Today, we’ll be sharing more information to help you understand Kratom lab results. Learn what we test for, why we test for it, and what you should review if you ever look at certificate of analysis.
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Oregon Passes KCPA For 2nd Time: What’s Next?
For the last several years, Kratom advocacy organizations have been working together to establish Kratom Consumer Protection laws at the state level. The goal of creating a network of these regulatory acts is to ensure the industry’s safety while also providing legal protections to Kratom consumers, vendors, and suppliers.
Sometimes, however, things don’t go exactly as expected. Last year, the Oregon governor vetoed a KCPA bill that was almost unanimously approved by both chambers of the legislature.
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Warm Up This Winter With A Cup Of Kratom Tea
Ask any true Kratom connoisseur what their preferred method of enjoyment is, and almost universally you’ll hear back, “Brewing tea.”
For as long as humans have been enjoying hot beverages, we’ve been experimenting with different teas. From black tea to green tea and everything in between, if it grows on a leaf, humans have tried to brew it into tea.
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Finding Authentic Kratom – Tips From The Kraken
Kratom lovers across the country source their kratom from a variety of vendors, but how can you be sure that your kratom is authentic and high-quality?
With an industry as new as the modern kratom market, it can be hard to understand exactly how to find legitimate kratom. Which vendors should you buy from? How can you choose between them? What should you be looking for when picking kratom?
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KCPA (Kratom Consumer Protection Act) Update:
Every year, the legal status of kratom changes as new laws and ordinances are passed regarding how it can and cannot be sold in the US. Each state has its own rules on this subject, and that is why there are some states where kratom is regulated and protected while it is completely illegal to sell or use in a few other states.
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What Does “Organic” Mean On Kratom Products?
We’ve all been shopping in a grocery store and seen the organic section for fruits and vegetables. Often, this leaves you wondering if you should be buying from that aisle even though it is often priced higher.
These days, kratom fans are seeing organic and fair trade labels pop up on kratom products more and more. Why are these labels showing up, and what do they even mean? Seeing these labels on kratom can be confusing for a number of reasons.
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Kratom FAQs: Why Vaping Kratom Could Be Dangerous
Vaping has grown in popularity in recent years, with companies selling an ever growing list of natural products in vape cartridges. Unlike smoking which produces smoke, vape juices may be less harmful to the body as they contain less additives and other carcinogens. Some people are even vaping Kratom. But should you?
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How Is Kratom Harvested? Processing, Drying, & More!
If you’re a kratom fan who has been enjoying kratom for some time, you might be wondering exactly how the kratom that you love comes to be.
Some people know that kratom powders and leaves are simply dried leaves from the kratom tree, but what exactly happens to get those leaves off the trees and to you? Does it take a long time for these leaves to be harvested and shipped to stores around the world?
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What Is Kratom Resin? Understanding This Extreme Extract
Did you know that Kratom resin is one type of extract that many companies do not sell?
Whether you’re new to Kratom or you’ve enjoyed it before, there’s a good chance that you aren’t familiar with Kratom resin. Unlike more popular items like powder and extract, Kratom resin is not seen as frequently on the market.
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Comparing CBD and Kratom: A Closer Look From Kraken
These days, it’s not uncommon to see both CBD and kratom products stocked in the same stores. People often compare the two for their benefits, features, and more, but what exactly is comparable about these two natural substances?
Though the products made from CBD and kratom are very different, people still tend to draw these comparisons. Why is that?
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Congratulations To The Winners Of Our May NFT Contest
The May NFT Contest at Kraken is complete and boy did we have a great time! We received more support than we could have ever hoped for and we learned so much about blockchain in the process!
The winners have already been notified and sent their 1-of-a-kind NFTs. Our first place prize winner, Cara was ecstatic!
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Introducing Kraken NFT’s – A Special May Promotion
We have a question for you: what do this in-game item and this limited edition hypercrafted sneaker have in common?
Not sure what the answer is?
Drum roll…. You can own both of them with cryptocurrency-backed tokens called NFTs (short for non-fungible tokens).
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