How to Get Rid of Kratom Tolerance?

During the last decade, the popularity of Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) has increased in Western countries such as Europe and America.

Although natives of South-East Asian countries have used the herb for a long time, its effectiveness and ability to provide fast results were unidentified before in the West. As the herb became a permanent part of more than 50 million individuals of the USA, there were likelihoods of misusing it with higher doses.

We see endless threads on different forums where Speciosa enthusiasts are striving to know the reasons and practically-proved solutions for defeating the established tolerance.

Are you looking for some easy way-outs that can help you get rid of kratom tolerance? Is your dependency crossing the limits you had set before, and the withdrawal effects are too-much for you?

You do not need to worry anymore! In this piece, you will get your hands on much-needed information to help you fight the dependency and bring your easy-go-lucky life back on track.

What is Kratom Tolerance?

Kratom tolerance is a state where a user needs more tree leaf powder to enjoy the similar effects that he used to experience with milder dosages.

Some psychological and medicinal effects of the herb continue to stay apparent during long-term use. However, long-term usage results in tolerance, which can lessen these effects and make the benefits less visible.

Now you must be wondering how kratom tolerance builds in the first place? As many individuals use this herb for its medicinal properties and less-effective results may create long-term concerns for you; hence, let’s spotlight the critical reasons behind this state!

Role of Alkaloids in raising the tolerance levels

To understand what tolerance is, you must know about the inner chemical agents existing inside the leaf and their impact on our brain’s chemistry.

The most important of these chemicals are “alkaloids” that initiate all the magical effects.

If we consider the chemical makeup of Mitragyna Speciosa, the 7-Hydroxy-Mitragynine and Mitragynine alkaloids are the most prominent ones.

How do these alkaloids connect with our brain?

The 7-Hydroxy-Mitragynine connects to the opioid receptors in our brains. In contrast, Mitragynine is an adrenergic receptor agonist and an opioid receptor agonist.

What effects do they deliver?

A user experiences pain-relief, sedation, and insomnia as a result of 7-Hydroxy-Mitragynine. In contrast, Mitragynine helps with stimulation, a boost in energy, stress-relief, happy feelings, and supercharged sex drive. 

Because of these two alkaloids, users start to misuse kratom, and over time this can cause the effects to diminish on the user’s body.

How quickly does kratom tolerance build?

According to user’s reports, tolerance begins to develop after about eight to ten months of regular usage. After three months of daily use, especially for pain relief and other medicinal benefits, users have reported that they need to take more quantity to receive the same effects.

The most commonly referred heightened dosage is usually between 2-4 teaspoons, with each leveled teaspoon containing 2.5 grams of whole green leaf speciosa.

Three levels of Kratom Tolerance

Kratom tolerance has certain levels; understanding these would help you know where your boat is and whether you can sail longer or need to go back to the shoreline.

Mild tolerance

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Similarly, when you are a newbie, there is hardly any tolerance developed. Hence, even a minutest of the dose will bring the effects that you crave. But with time, the semi-regular use makes you fall into the “mild” tolerance phase. When you enter this phase, you need to take more than your usual dose to feel the effects.

The sweet spot

At this stage, regular users have developed an ideal yet not-so-harmful level of tolerance. They know about their go-to strains and at what dose they would get to enjoy the effects.

When you know your sweet spot, you do not need to increase your amount, and that’s what every M.Speciosa enthusiast needs to know when they freshly start using the ethnobotanical.

High tolerance

High tolerance is like a slippery slope, from where coming back is a bit challenging, but not entirely impossible.

If you fail to manage tolerance in the first place, you are likely to develop high tolerance as you keep increasing your dosage size. This situation leads to experiencing harmful side-effects that may negatively impact your well-being. So you need to be cautious beforehand!

What are the potential reasons for developing Tolerance against Kratom?

Developing tolerance towards kratom differs significantly from individual to individual, but the significant reasons may remain the same. Head over to check out what are the underlying causes for developing tolerance.

1. Recurrent use

Those who take more than the recommended dosage every day are more likely to develop tolerance than those who don’t, especially if they do not have a previous history of heavy medicine usage. Hence, it would be best if you always take a few days off.

2. Consuming more concentrated products

Users who consume premium strains (which only includes the leaf, not the stem, which has very few alkaloids in it) or kratom extracts (which are concentrated forms of the substance) are much more likely to develop tolerance within 4-5 months.

Moreover, tinctures and enhanced leaves also contain high alkaloid content; you need to play safe with them. Otherwise, high doses of tinctures and enhanced leaves may also trigger tolerance.

3. Developing Stagnant Strain Syndrome

Have you heard about Stagnant Strain Syndrome? It is a situation where you use higher doses of single strain in your daily routine. That’s another reason why people develop tolerance.

When you use one strain over and over again, your body gets used to it. The best way to get out of Stagnant Strain Syndrome is to keep using different strains in varying doses.

The Darker side

There is a darker side to misusing this ethnobotanical, and one may get into risky situations. I don’t mean to scare you at all, but knowing these dangerous effects would help you be precautious.

According to AAC (American Addiction Centres), the following are the hazardous effects:

• Your liver may get damaged if you take higher doses for 2-8 weeks.
• Pain in muscles and joints make you feel washed-up.
• Aggression and hostility become prominent in everyday behavior.
• Uncontrolled motor movements (especially in arms and legs).
• Runny nose and headache are other noticeable symptoms.
• An individual also experiences mood swings, stress, and anxiety.

How To Avoid Kratom Tolerance – Top 9 hacks that you must try!

Is kratom tolerance becoming costly for you? Does your supply end sooner? That’s what happens when you are taking higher amounts frequently. Don’t worry! You are still in better hands.

Here are top-9 hacks to rescue you!

1) Washout Method

Many users use kratom for medical benefits, such as relief from chronic back pain. For these medical users, continuing to experience these effects is necessary.

The washout method is a modern technique consisting of two options. The first technique recommends stopping all at once, while the tapering practice suggests smaller dosages with breaks after every use.

Choice 1: Stop all at once

Stopping at once is difficult and requires a lot of willpower. However, it is the most effective way because it dramatically lessens the tolerance and intensifies sensitivity. However, its negative effect is that it might lead to withdrawal symptoms, which might cause users to relapse.

Choice  2: Taper

This method is where a break is taken in kratom usage, allowing withdrawals to lessen to almost nothing. However, its adverse effect is that it requires quite a long time to get off.

Suppose users use Mitragyna Speciosa for medicinal usages, such as chronic pains or migraines; in that case, they should reduce dosages slowly and continue taking small dosages to experience relief and increase sensitivity.

Users report that the taper method has different dose reduction cut-offs for every individual. However, reducing one gram a day for approximately two weeks is quite useful. If this seems complicated, try reducing it by 0.5 grams or 0.25 grams a day, and see how it affects your body.

Note: It is essential to try the taper method first, as it is the most recommended one. If that does not work, then the washout method should be used, which is more drastic.

2) Rotating Strains Method

Switching between strains is one of the most effective ways of avoiding kratom tolerance. For instance, both Red Vein Indo and Red Bali provide relief from chronic pain and stress relief.

A user can alternate between the usages of both these strains to avoid developing tolerance. It will be best if you alternate between at least four different strains in a week. It is an ideal way to increase your sensitivity towards the unique effects of different kratom strains.

It also lessens the possibility of ‘strain burnout’, where a user can become almost immune or numb to the results of a particular strain.

You can have a look at this strain rotation guide to get the idea:

Day	Strain Type
Monday	Red Ketapand
Tuesday	White Hulu Kapuas
Wednesday	Green Maeng Da
Thursday	Red Sumatra
Friday	White Vietnam
Saturday	Green Zareena
Sunday	Red Indo

When you use different vein colors, your body receives a varying amount of alkaloids; hence you never develop tolerance.

Note: Another useful way of rotating strains is to alter the vein and stem Speciosa variety, as both contain different alkaloids from the plain leaf alone.

3) Taking days off

It is highly recommended not to use Mitragyna Speciosa every day. It would be ideal if you always take breaks in between so that your system does not become used to it.

For instance, if you use the White Elephant variety to get that much-needed energy and mood-boost. Taking at least two days off before your next dose will never let the dependence win.

4) Consume in different varieties

Another useful yet easy hack! Try using your favorite strain in other forms. If you are a fan of Green Vietnam, try to consume it in the form of tea on Mondays and make kratom cookies the next day. You can also take it with smoothies and juices.

5) Track consumption routine in your notepad

Many individuals develop tolerance unconsciously. When you track your daily dosage in your writing pad or diary, you have a clear record of the amount you are taking every day. It helps you stay conscious about your dose and alarms you if you fail to manage your regular consumption.

6) Try using blends

Blends have different speciosa powders mixed. They have different ratios of alkaloids and deliver the best results. When a mixture of strains enters your body, you are unlikely to get used to any specific strain. But again, you have to keep up with rotations and breaks with blends too.

7) Don’t take another dosage as soon as the effects disappear

Many individuals retake the dose as soon as the signs disappear, approximately 6 hours of ingestion. That is the wrong approach! Your body does not take much time to develop dependence, and frequent use makes it easy for tolerance to show up!

8) Magnesium to lower kratom tolerance

A Reddit user explains how Magnesium helped him win the battle against dependence. He observed a marked difference in pain, anxiety, and sleep-related issues. Another user under the same thread suggests taking a Magnesium Sulphate powder drink before bed to fight the withdrawal symptoms.

9) Use Kratom Alternatives

Kratom alternatives during a tolerance break can be a life-saver for you! At Reddit, user experiences suggest using the following options:

• CBD flower
• Kanna
• Akuamma seeds
• Kava Kava
• Kanna
• Mitragyna Hirsuta
• Mirtagyna Javanica
• Ashwagandha
• Matcha tea
• Valerian root (if you used Speciosa for sleep)
• White Willow Bark

Final Thoughts

When you consume anything in higher dosages, your body will undoubtedly develop tolerance against it; similar is kratom’s case. To avoid tolerance, you should always rotate strains, skip the days in between, try alternatives, and use smaller-to-medium dosages.

Mitragyna Speciosa tends to interact with other medications; hence, always consult your health care provider before introducing it to your health regime.

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