You Need A Kratom Alternative

[@thenootropicreviewer]

⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰ 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Kratom Side Effects 02:48 Alternative With Similar Effects To Kratom 04:06 Dopamine-Boosting Alternative 05:08 Alternative With Stress-Reducing Effect 07:18 Calming Herb Alternative

[@aolien2739]

I had to make the tough decision of going back on Kratom every day recently because I started working in an office again and have IBS. It is the one and only thing I can take that will guarantee regular bowel movements. It's a life saver in that regard. Oh and important note: Keep your dose low, less is more. And when your tolerance goes up, taper down to half your dose for a week and replace the other half with stem and vein. If you are consistent with it your tolerance will stay the same and you will have minimal side effects if at all

[@RealTroyE23]

This is the way and the best advice you'll find. Came here to say the same!

[@thenootropicreviewer]

interesting. I am learning a lot from the comment section here. Thank you!

[@Edbrad]

Kratom also is the only thing that helps my nerve pain in my leg. And I have bad nerve pain elsewhere now which Kratom sadly can’t cover during the night

[@iamthefiremanjj]

That's strange it gives me ibs

[@HermettiFlux]

You said extracts are the most commonly used form of Kratom. Really?? That's not good. The vast majority of Kratoms' bad side effects are due to extracts, not the raw plant. I would argue that if your only experience with Kratom is the extract form, then you really lack a full understanding of the plants' true potential.

[@thenootropicreviewer]

Thanks for this! Good to know ^^

[@ashykutcher]

Is it possible to get raw kratom leaves in the US?

[@HermettiFlux]

@@ashykutcher yes. It's called plain leaf kratom powder

[@MrKFNeverGiveUp]

Kratom should be used in moderation. I have read so many comments over the years from Kratom users and I was shocked to read how many grams they were using daily. It's no wonder some users complain of side effects. Abuse this Kratom plant and it will eventually abuse you.

[@thenootropicreviewer]

well said

[@Slow-Biden9]

The trick with kratom is to take no more than 8g per day in doses of no higher than 4g at a time, of ground leaf, I'm not sure about extracts. Also do not take it every day, I would say take it no more than 5 days a week. I've experimented with it for around 10 years now and found this is the best way to take it. Anything more than what I said and you're risking becoming psychologically dependent on it and experiencing withdrawals when you go without it. This is just my anecdotal experience so take it with a grain of salt.

[@thenootropicreviewer]

you definitely are experienced! thanks for sharing!

[@ashykutcher]

None of the alternatives you mentioned have any analgesic / pain relief qualities to them and that is one of the main benefits and reasons people take kratom.

[@thenootropicreviewer]

Thanks for this, that could be true

[@veronicafuller4353]

I have been taking kratom for 6 years. At the same low dosage of 2 grams a day. I stay away from extracts. I take breaks from it with no side effects. I use it for ADHD

[@thenootropicreviewer]

neat, thanks for sharing!

[@Maddie-5]

I stay away from the extracts as well, it actually blocks my bowels 😂. I literally hear these big doors shut,( like thE doors in the show Get Smart) SLAM!

[@DaMainDiSh]

Same here, except i did have massive withdrawals everytime i took a break

[@provenmethods4u]

Been taking for 8 years still going stronggg made my life much better but never over do it take 2 days off a week and u will be good life saver for real

[@thenootropicreviewer]

amazing,thanks for sharing!

[@rugdoc97]

Going weak get off the crap its addicting 2 days off you don’t even get withdrawal till after that

[@austincopeland6177]

Extracts are no good. Kratom is addictive in raw powder form as well but far easier to taper off of powder. I’ve used Kratom for 4yrs with minimal side effects but I keep my doses low and take tolerance breaks. I also use phenibut as needed which is very rarely. Phenibut is purely recreational for me Edit: I forgot to add. I also take L-theanine, agmatine and NAC

[@thenootropicreviewer]

Thanks for the contribution here!

[@FinanceLyk]

Not sure why Kratom is getting a bad wrap. Just like anything if you abuse it then yeah it’s bad. But been taking it every day for years and never felt better

[@Maddie-5]

Same here, my husband and I are older (78 & 59) it's been a life saver as far as pain relief ,& energy. But, if I had to quit, I'm not sure how awful THAT would be!

[@timvibes]

You're not sure because other people experience it differently. People with addictive personalities especially.

[@thenootropicreviewer]

really. wow

[@FinanceLyk]

@@Maddie-5 true, I don’t see a need to get off it. I have found the appropriate dosage that works for me and not felt a need to increase it. It’s more similar to coffee for me. I don’t absolutely need it but it makes everything better and would probably feel it if I came off it. My mood is so much better with anxiety and it has helped my reliance on alcohol

[@jamesjones7138]

Suma root (Pfaffia paniculata) a.k.a Brazilian Ginseng is what I use to leave the opiate based painkillers alone for a day or two, that I use to help with the pain I experience coming from a completely occluded left Illiac artery-and it's really cheap and also has similar effects to Schisandra as well.

[@thenootropicreviewer]

interesting, thanks for this!

[@StoicismShortStory]

You should understand that people get bad side effects from eating the kratom instead of brewing it in a tea bag. Its like the difference between eating coffee grounds instead of drinking a cup of coffee.

[@thenootropicreviewer]

thanks!

[@nectarinedreams7208]

Like what? That is a terrible comparison.

[@Maddie-5]

Ive been taking daily, actually around the clock now for over 5 years. Ive been ok

[@TheKenwahl]

The side effects starts when you stop taking it aka withdrawal symptoms..

[@Kikwatz]

How many grams does "around the clock" mean? I think more than about 6g daily or even less will get problematic one day, wish I've had never started...

[@ngkngk875]

For anyone reading this numbskulls comment absolutely do not do this

[@thenootropicreviewer]

wow, good to know!

[@Maddie-5]

@@Kikwatz I use capsules due to taste and that has helped me watch my doses. I use size 00 caps for whites/ energy and 000 size for reds that are for calm/ sleep/ pain. I do not know the exact amounts but I fill both ends of capsules unlike when normally done they only fill one part of capsules. I'm sorry I couldnt be more help. But, it is way less than what I seen others take. One day. When I'm no longer running from my physical and emotional hurts, I will be able to come out of her, but for now it covers ❤️

[@FostRaider]

The different Kratom strains are pretty important. I use white stains for motivation and red strains for relaxation/sleep. They all taste like absolute shit though...I also recommend changing up the strains every other day so you don't develop a tolerance (helps me a lot). White strains to me are the closest thing to Adderall I've found (Phenibut too, but that shit is VERY addictive and dangerous....I stopped taking it...and DO NOT booze on Phenibut you will black out on a few drinks).

[@thenootropicreviewer]

interesting! i didn't notice much a difference

[@IuliusAnacyclus]

Get well again soon. 🙏🏼

[@thenootropicreviewer]

Lol!! :D

[@IuliusAnacyclus]

@@thenootropicreviewer Before the premiere of the video I only saw the thumbnail 😂

[@ushilives3]

How much roughly of GABA would you take to help with sleep?

[@thenootropicreviewer]

I don't know, I'm not a fan of it

[@christianfelten9190]

chat GPT told me L Theanine can boost glutamate and that will help memory and learning - what's your experience ?

[@Maddie-5]

Ive tried so many things for anxiety . I suffer from CPTSD, and allergic to many things and I'm not supposed to have too much caffeine. I have gotten anxiety from the kratom itself and benadryl has helped. Lemon balm was nice but again, I ended up allergic to it. 😢

[@thenootropicreviewer]

you'll get through this!

[@Maddie-5]

@@thenootropicreviewer Thank you ❤️ and thanks for the video. Be blessed!

[@thenootropicreviewer]

thank you!!

[@JunaidsChannel]

Make a vid about the best sleep supplments/routines please :) Great mention on the lemon balm extract

[@thenootropicreviewer]

Ok! It it will come soon!

[@ledomatt8797]

What about Agmatine?

[@thenootropicreviewer]

I think Agmatine can help a bit with energy

[@MohsinKhan-oo7et]

Hello Duggal What are you're thoughts on kanna ..is it toxic..alters mind ..impairs judgement

[@thenootropicreviewer]

i think it's okay

[@timvibes]

Summary: The alternatives are just as addicting as kratom, while others are way weaker in effects.

[@thenootropicreviewer]

fair point

[@streisean]

I really tried to hop on this kratom train. Tried 1gr. Nothing. 2gr. Still nothing. 4g, 5g, nothing at all. I guess its just not for me... :(

[@thenootropicreviewer]

Good! I feel the same way!

[@joshaustin9119]

Do you take other opioids? I wander if your receptors are blocked

[@streisean]

@@joshaustin9119 hmmmm.... never took other opioids. Maybe that could be the case? Perhaps its not related at all but i do love the ghb and alchohol effect on my gaba receptors

[@joeestrada9505]

Hi nootropic reviewer, I wanted your input on a stack I’m using. I might be using a lot. I’m taking smarter greens, total beets, l theanine, black maca, tongkat ali, bacopa, ashwaghanda, and vitamin d, fish oil, and horny goat weed. Feel like I’m taking quite a lot lol advice would be nice😁

[@joeestrada9505]

Also forgot creatinine

[@thenootropicreviewer]

the stack is good. it looks very healthy though i'm not sure how effective it is. it seems calming. too calming for me. and you're fine taking so many :)

[@Edbrad]

Phenibut doesn’t feel anything like Kratom whatsoever

[@thenootropicreviewer]

i agree

[@iamthefiremanjj]

People are just stupid with it. Take 1 to 3 grams at a time max

[@thenootropicreviewer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ROkkstar1687]

U should try test bro

[@thenootropicreviewer]

haha. :D

[@mightymunna9681]

when is the last time u had a brain scan?

[@mightymunna9681]

really curious

[@thenootropicreviewer]

Hi! what kind of brain scan?

[@hartmutdietz1228]

This is a quite crappy video, all this substance have not much in common with kratom!

[@thenootropicreviewer]

really? what does have more in common with kratom?

[@undeniabletruth3550]

kratom is terrible my ex got epilepcia after taking it. rather stick to something else😅😅

[@thenootropicreviewer]

ohhh boy

[@danielzuluaga4702]

Me too😮

[@zakariaabderrahmanesadelao3048]

Careful lads, i felt hooked on Kratom after 3 uses..

[@thenootropicreviewer]

wow, no way!

[@zakariaabderrahmanesadelao3048]

@@thenootropicreviewer indeed. I forgot the brand name it was thai and the powder was red. I took 1g and felt bliss like never before.

[@MrHornet72]

Nice lipstick 🤦

[@fallonsfox7864]

You’re talking to the boss of this family!

[@thenootropicreviewer]

hahaaa

[@gabrielr4329]

Taking that stuff is a horrible idea

[@thenootropicreviewer]

tell us more!

[@jcbanbury]

​@@thenootropicreviewerbeen on it 4 years straight without a single day off. The withdrawals are real. Very irritable, muscle weakness, very low mood. The dependance set in very fast, probably after a week I NEEDED it to function and still do.

[@thechuck141]

Oh no not reddit now there's a fact based site horrible video.

[@thenootropicreviewer]

haha, thanks for this