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Health officials in the U.S. are giving a warning. They say a kratom part is added to drinks and gummies. This part, 7-hydroxymitragynine, has risks, and they want a ban.
This chemical comes from kratom, a plant from Asia. Kratom is used for pain and anxiety in the U.S. Companies want the FDA to stop selling 7-OH products.
The FDA says their action is not about kratom leaf. They will share a report about the risks of 7-OH. They want it on a list of very dangerous drugs, like heroin.
The FDA says 7-OH is strong and like morphine. They want rules and education to stop problems. The DEA will check the idea, and a ban will take time.
The FDA has watched kratom for ten years because of problems. Kratom users say it is safer than pain pills. The FDA sent warnings to seven companies selling 7-OH drinks last month.
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What is the warning from health officials in the U.S. about?
Health officials warn that a part of kratom is added to drinks and gummies, and they want a ban on it.
What does 7-hydroxymitragynine come from?
7-hydroxymitragynine comes from kratom, a plant from Asia.
What does the FDA want to do with 7-hydroxymitragynine?
The FDA wants to put 7-hydroxymitragynine on a list of very dangerous drugs and create rules to stop problems.
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