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BEST KRATOM: MITRAGYNINE NOT DANGEROUS
A study involving kratom and more specifically, mitragynine, was published online by Jack E. Henningfield of Pinney Associates and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine on October 29th, 2022. It is significant in that it outlines scientific findings on the very low respiratory effects (effects on breathing) of mitragynine when in its natural, non-adulterated state.
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AKA SPRING 2024 KRATOM SUMMIT IN SAN DIEGO
A vital, "must-not-miss" event for kratom vendors, growers, and manufacturers as the AKA launches its KratomSafe! Program. This program aims to set kratom industry standards for safety and quality, from inception of leaf harvesting to the final product marketing. This Summit sets the standard and shapes the future of the kratom industry. ETHA was in attendance at the AKA Leadership Summit. Continuing its advocacy journey and continuing to learn how to lead the way in providing the safest, highest quality kratom products. 
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Best Kratom Vendor: ETHA Helps Czech Republic Fight Ban on Kratom
Smart, meticulous regulation of kratom is the proper solution. Flat bans throughout history have led to booming black markets. One need only look to Slovakia, where kratom is banned, to see what a black-market mess that country is now. Regulation assures clean, quality products are offered to the public, whereas a ban assures crime, low quality products and much worse.  
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Best Kratom Legality: World Health Organization Against Kratom Review
The initial reports from the World Health Organization (“WHO”) Executive Committee on Drug Dependency indicate that “there is insufficient evidence to recommend a critical review of kratom.” This is a huge win for the kratom community in the fight against scheduling this amazing botanical. 
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