Kratom, which comes from the Mitragyna speciosa tree, has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years, especially in Southeast Asia, where it grows naturally. There has long been a disconnect between traditional and modern medicine, but research shows that certain kratom compounds called alkaloids have lots of potential in western medicine.
Isopteropodine is one of about 50 alkaloids discovered in kratom leaves. Alkaloids are found throughout the plant kingdom and have a wide range of physiological effects. Some alkaloids you might be familiar with include caffeine, cocaine, morphine, and nicotine.
However, there is some research to suggest that isopteropodine has an anti-amnesic effect, which means that it’s likely that strains providing increased focus have higher levels of isopteropodine.
If that is the case, stimulative strains that offer nootropic effects — like White Maeng Da, White Borneo, and Green Indo — are likely to be the richest in isopteropodine. Generally speaking, white strains contain the most, and red strains contain the least.
We still have a lot to discuss about kratom and its contents, especially discussing more about isopteropodine. keep following the MagicTree web-block to stay up to date with interesting information about kratom and other herbal products.
