My guest is <a href="https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/profile/mccurdy-christopher/">Dr. Chris McCurdy, PhD, FAAP</a>S, professor of medicinal chemistry at the University of Florida and a world expert on the pharmacology of kratom and other plant-derived medicinal compounds. We discuss kratom&#x2019;s wide-ranging effects, including its use for boosting energy, enhancing mood, managing pain and as a potential opioid substitute, while also explaining its critical safety concerns and addictive potential, especially for kratom-derived/isolate products. We also discuss plant-based compounds more generally for their potential benefits and risks. Dr. McCurdy offers a balanced perspective on kratom and other plant-based and naturally occurring medicinal compounds, highlighting and contrasting their promise for human health with potential serious risks.
Read the episode show notes at <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/health-effects-and-risks-of-kratom-opioids-and-other-natural-occurring-medicines-dr-chris-mccurdy">hubermanlab.com</a>.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Chris McCurdy
00:02:51 Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), Origin, Effects, Low vs High Doses
00:07:19 Sponsors: David Protein & Eight Sleep
00:10:07 Kratom, Traditional Use vs Commercial Kratom Products, Absorption
00:17:00 Kratom Products, Serving Size, Kids; Semi-Synthetics; Tool: Understand Kratom Product Labels
00:23:16 Kratom Products & Various Desired Effects; Physical Dependence
00:32:53 Different Kratom Usage Patterns, Opioid Dependence
00:36:59 Alkaloid Compounds, Nitrogen, Nicotine; Animals & Self-Experimentation
00:47:47 Sponsors: AG1 & ROKA
00:51:05 Medicine Development, Disconnection from Nature, Product Concentrations
00:59:00 Alkaloids & Natural Products, Opium Poppy, Coca Leaf, Tool: Kratom Leaf vs Extracts (Kratom-Derived/Kratom Isolates)
01:09:06 Is It Safe for Kids to Consume Kratom Products?
01:12:19 Kratom, Energy, Mood & Pain Management, Dose; Caffeine 
01:16:56 Respiratory Depression & Kratom Products
01:20:16 Sponsor: Function
01:22:04 Kratom Leaf vs Derivatives, FDA Regulations, Usage Guidelines
01:26:59 Kratom, Alcohol Consumption, Respiratory Failure?
01:29:09 Kratom Alkaloids, Mood & Stimulant Effects, Multiple Pathways for Pain Relief
01:38:17 Plant Alkaloids & Chemical Defense, Kratom & Antifungal Alkaloids; Geckos
01:44:35 White, Red & Brown Vein Kratom, Leaf Processing; Terpenes
01:51:08 Kratom as an Anti-Depressant?; Discontinuing Kratom Use, Opioid Use
01:58:03 Kratom, Drug Interactions & Seizure, Opioids
02:01:51 Cacao Beans, Chocolate
02:09:34 Coca-Cola, Coca Plant & Cocaine, History of Soft Drinks
02:19:49 Career Journey, Pharmacy, Chemistry & Education, Lobelia
02:28:44 Nicotine; Natural Products & Career Journey, Salvia divinorum, Kratom
02:40:22 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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