Kratom Poisonings Soar in US as Synthetic Versions Flood the Market

Kratom poisonings have surged dramatically across the United States as synthetic and adulterated versions of the herbal supplement flood an unregulated market. Experts warn that consumers purchasing what they believe is a natural plant product are increasingly ingesting dangerous synthetic compounds with unpredictable effects. The crisis highlights the regulatory gap for herbal supplements and the public health risks of substances that exist in a gray zone between legal supplements and controlled drugs.