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I’ll compare it to Racetams and other smart drugs I’ve tried, which is not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison, but I think it will be helpful to a lot of people reading this.
I did a very detailed article quoting and citing what the recent human scientific research is saying about Kratom; it’s a little contrary to probably a lot of other things you are reading online about Kratom. You should check that out before using Kratom.
My thoughts on a few of the different strains...
White Vietnam - Probably my favorite white strain... The first time I burned 2 grams, I didn’t find it particularly energizing. Another time I upped the dosage to 4 grams, which produced a noticeable boost in energy comparable to a lower dosage of Racetams for several hours. Indeed, it does create a strong desire to work! At higher dosages, it does create a sensation of optimism about the world for 2-4 hours - I can see how this may be very helpful for people wrestling with depression.
White Maeng Da - This strain is supposed to be very energizing, like coffee, but I didn’t really experience this.
Red Vietnam - Also relaxing but not as acute of an effect. I meditate before going to sleep; one night after consuming some Red Vietnam, I got into a cool meditative state, kind of a low-level flowstate like the one I got into using the emWave2 after smoking marijuana.
Red Vein Thai - Awesome for relaxation and inducing drowsiness. I burn some before sitting down to read for 30-60 minutes before bed. It definitely makes me tired; I had a little bit of trouble meditating in bed before sleep.
Red Vein Maeng Thai - I feel a little less drowsy and more clear-headed on this one but nonetheless tranquil. Which makes it ideal for reading and listening to music, one of my favorite things.
Red Vein Maeng Da Malay - Induces kind of a cool sensation in my nasal cavity... Also good for bedtime.
Gold Borneo - I burned some of this strain one afternoon, and I found it detrimental to my productivity, and I had a dip in my brain training scores. I got distracted from my web development frequently by social media. I had to take some Caffeine+Theanine to pep myself back up!
Green Maeng Da Borneo - Kratom is rich in antioxidants and supposedly a potent immune booster; I can attest to this, I think it protected me from getting quite sick.
Perhaps I would have had some more exciting effects if I had done Kratom at higher dosages.Usually, with performance enhancers or Nootropics, I try them at a really wide range of dosages, I take higher dosages for the sake of experimentation, however, Kratom is one of the very few things I’ve consumed that has a body of scientific literature recommending against this - people have actually died of Kratom intoxication (in combination with other drugs) - so I kept the dosages low.
It’s kind of a pain to consume or ‘burn’ - the traditional ways of consuming Kratom are to eat the leaves, smoke it, or drink it as tea. So the first couple of times I measured it out…
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