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News, education, and updates from the Favor'd Alkz team.
Natural vs. Synthetic 7-OH: Why the Molecule Is Identical
When President Trump said the administration would seek to approve "natural 7-OH," two camps inside the kratom industry heard two different things. One says ...
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns: What His Departure Means for 7-OH
On May 12, 2026, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned after weeks of mounting pressure from the White House. The most aggressive federal voice against conc...
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John Oliver vs. 7-OH: The Segment, Fact-Checked
John Oliver just put 7-hydroxymitragynine in front of millions of viewers. His closing argument was harm-reduction, not prohibition — and the next twelve mon...
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Regulation Done Right: What Good Kratom Policy Looks Like
Two Approaches, Very Different Outcomes
When it comes to kratom, states have taken two fundamentally different approaches: prohibition (ban it entirely) and...
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When Kratom Bans Hit Home: Voices From the Community
Behind the Policy Debates Are Real People
Kratom legislation is debated in hearing rooms by people who have often never met a kratom user. The testimony com...
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How to Fight a Kratom Ban in Your State
Your Voice Matters More Than You Think
Kratom legislation is decided by state legislators — most of whom have never heard from a constituent about kratom. T...
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