What is Kratom? Why Does Danny Use It?
"I have given my body to my sport. I've broken my neck and had countless surgeries. Thanks to medicinal botanicals like kratom and great friends in the health space, I've survived and been able to continue to do what I love."
- Danny Way, Founder
What is Kratom?
Kratom is a tropical evergreen tree from Southeast Asia belonging to the coffee family, Rubiaceae.
Traditionally, kratom has been used for centuries by individuals who need a boost of energy or relief from the aches and pains of hard labor.
A popular method of using kratom was to roll up a leaf and chew on it to release the beneficial alkaloids.
Today, people can enjoy kratom as convenient pressed tablets or rejuvenating beverages.
Why Kratom?
Today, millions of people worldwide rely on kratom for its numerous benefits. According to surveys of kratom users by John Hopkins Medicine and the University of Florida, the top three reasons for kratom use are:
1. Self management of pain
2. Self management of mental conditions
3. Relief from opioid dependence
