The FDA is Cracking Down on Kratom

To this day, there are no current FDA-approved uses for kratom and it appears to have properties that expose users to the risks of addiction, abuse, and dependence and has been linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella. According to the FDA, neither kratom nor its compounds have been proven safe and effective for any use and should not be used to treat any medical conditions. The FDA has also received concerning reports about the safety of kratom, including deaths associated with its use.