Kratom has multiple uses. People take it for many health problems like anxiety, depression, cough, opiate withdrawal and many more. But it is necessary to know how much Kratom you have to take. Means, you need to find out what the right dosage of Kratom is which should be taken for the required benefit. Likely, Kratom comes in many forms such as Kratom powder, capsules, extracts, etc and it’s your choice that which one you have to ingest. Increase in the amount of Kratom may cause any side effects at the same time taking too little can fails you to experience the result. So it is important to take the right quantity of Kratom in the right way.

Different ways to take Kratom

Kratom is available in various forms and depending on the form the dosage can be decided. You can take Kratom powder in multiple ways and it is upto you to decide which one is better.

The classical and simple method is toss n’ wash means that simply put the correct amount of powder in your mouth and then take a big gulp of water. Mix these two in your mouth and then swallow. If you break up the powder into more than 1 mouthful it might be easier. Another popular method is taking Kratom pills. However it is very simple to take capsules, they are not that effective and need longer time to get the effect. Also need a larger dose.

Finally, a simple method is ingesting powder with your food or drinks. Usually people make tea with it. Use the liquid that strained from boiling the powder with some water. You can drink it hot or cold. It results in better and more consistent effect. Otherwise, you can add the Kratom powder to yoghurt or protein shake. Latter is better to taste the flavor for longer. But taking Kratom on an empty stomach is better, so this method is not effective.

Right dosage for Kratom

It is so important to measure the Kratom dosage as accurately as possible to prevent any overdose and the risks involved with it. It depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. You can determine the dose based on the strain of Kratom and the form which you find convenient.

If you are taking Kratom for the first time then you should start with 2 or 3 grams on an empty stomach. Wait for 30 or 40 minutes, you will get the result. If that is not enough, then you can take 1 or 2 grams again. A lower dose should also help you avoid tolerance.

In the case of regular users for lighter effect it is better to take 2 to 4 grams. 4 to 6 grams provide medium effect and 6 t0 8 grams lead to sedation. More than 8 grams produce very powerful effect which is very sedative. So avoid using high doses.

If talking about the capsules, most capsules contain 500-666 mg of powder. Some extra large capsules contain up to 1000 mg of Kratom. You can decide the number of capsules by calculating the amount of Kratom you need.

Kratom powder or capsule whatever it is, you should always ensure that you are taking the right dose for avoiding the side effects due to the over dosage.