Can kratom lead to Death?
Kratom Deaths? The truth Revealed: A blog about kratom deaths, whether it’s true or not.
Kratom is one of the best plants found in South Asia. The benefits are hard to ignore, but people are still confused about the effects of kratom. Many people are still not aware of the effects of kratom, which is why it has been always confusing whether kratom can cause death or not?
In this article, I will provide information regarding kratom’s link with death. So read on to find in which cases kratom causes death?
Kratom is a natural herb found in South Asia. Kratom is used medicinally for anxiety, depression, diarrhea, coughing, high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes (blood sugar), pain, abdominal pain, muscle pain, multiple sclerosis, burns, and fractures. Kratom is also used for recreation to elevate mood (as euphoria) and enhance physical endurance.
Many peoples around the world are enjoying kratom both as a medicinal and recreational drug. However, on the other side, some people are at higher health risk because of the same drug. Is kratom beneficial for you or not, it depends on your health condition and the dose of the drug. That’s why it is always recommended to see your doctor before you start using any kind of medication.
How and under which circumstances kratom can lead to death?
Kratom is safe until you start its abuse. Kratom has a lot of benefits but unfortunately due to many reasons, it has also been linked with death. Kratom is an herbal substance that can be consumed in multiple ways, one of which is known as the “herb-drug” combination. It has been suggested that combining kratom with various substances, including alcohol, may result in either overdose or death. Furthermore, although no reviews have focused on the pharmacokinetics (concentrations and elimination) of this particular combination due to its apparent low prevalence, reviews regarding kratom indicate that an overdose may cause liver toxicity, seizures, coma, and death.
According to a study, between 2011 and 2017 there were 44 deaths due to kratom consumption. Unfortunately, many of these cases could not be fully assessed because we were lacking crucial information (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitragyna_speciosa#Death)
People who suffer from kratom-related deaths usually have taken kratom in combination with other substances or are already suffering from some sort of underlying health problem themselves.
How to prevent kratom from leading to death?
Here I will suggest some of the precatory measures so that you can live your healthy life with kratom. Many people use kratom for good reasons, so I will not say to stop its use. But you need to be aware of whether kratom is doing well for your body or not.
· The most important factor of concern is how much Kratom you are taking daily. You must take a low to intermediate dosage of kratom, depending on your condition.
· Kratom leading to death also depends on your health condition. So whenever you are having such health concerns for which kratom is worse, you shouldn’t indulge in it.
· You must take the advice of your doctor before you start using kratom.
· Stop immediately when you face any symptoms after taking it.
Kratom can be a wonderful and safe experience until it’s abused. We all know the benefits of kratom, but many people don’t realize that abusing it can lead to death.
There are many reasons why people may abuse kratoms, such as mixing it with other substances like alcohol which can result in either overdose or drowsiness. For those who don’t know better, abusing kratom could mean the end of their life.
Kratom is a great and safe alternative for pain relief and more — but we encourage you to use it responsibly and never mix it with other substances, such as alcohol which might lead to death if abused!