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Comparing CBD and Kratom: A Closer Look From Kraken

By Jacob / July 15, 2021 / 0 Comments

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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Kratom 101: What Are Kratom Alkaloids?

By Kraken / October 12, 2020 / 9 Comments

Many people are familiar with kratom’s main alkaloid, mitragynine, and maybe even with 7-hydroxymitragynine, which occurs in much smaller concentrations. But there are actually dozens of alkaloids in the kratom plant. What are these alkaloids, and what do we know about them? Let’s find out in today’s Kratom 101 lesson!

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