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In a push to support local farmers while ensuring safety, Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, is promoting kratom-based products. This comes after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised the daily consumption limit of mitragynine, an active compound in kratom, from 1 milligram to 3 milligrams.

 

Known for boosting energy, relieving pain, and reducing stress, mitragynine also carries risks of intoxication and potential addiction if misused. This move aims to pave the way for more kratom-infused products, offering new income streams for farmers.

 

 

Somsak, an advocate for kratom since his previous role as justice minister, emphasizes the plant's benefits. With kratom no longer a controlled substance, its cultivation and sale are fully legal under certain regulations.

 

Dr. Witit Srisa-atchachakul, FDA's Deputy Secretary-General, highlights that product labels will include safety warnings to protect consumers. By increasing the mitragynine limit, the FDA hopes to drive the development of a wider range of kratom products, benefiting both consumers and the agricultural sector.

 

-- 2025-02-03

 

 

Good news.