There has been a lot of misinformation on the internet about Kratom. Especially statements by certain health officials and of course, statements by the FDA (we do not blame the FDA for their stances and we want to work with them to establish safety guidelines if they will ever agree to do so) From a scientific standpoint, nothing is without risk… even bottled water has risks from microplastics and heavy metals and other contaminants. It's entirely possible and even likely that with further research, we will find that there are some side effects specifically with interactions with pharmaceutical drugs and maybe certain pre-existing conditions. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE STARTING KRATOM! By following the guidelines set forth by the American Kratom Association’s cGMP program and by insuring that our products meet or exceed the strictest of all food safety guidelines in “Safe Harbor – Prop 65”, we feel confident in selling our products to adults over 18 years old who use it responsibly. We in no way accept any responsibility for effects that kratom has on you or anyone you provide it to. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Here are some great articles about the safety of the plant. Scientists Argue Against DEA/FDA’s Claims NIDA Affirms Kratom Not Associated with Fatal Overserving Well-Balanced Article about the Pharmacology of Kratom