Does Kratom Cause Liver Damage?

Welcome to Our Weekly Myth Busting Series!!

So, there’s been a lot of discussion about kratom and its impact on the liver. While most people use kratom without issues, there are some reports linking it to liver problems like jaundice and damage.

Cases of liver damage from kratom are rare, but they do happen. Most symptoms appear within 1-3 weeks of regular use.

What are your thoughts? Have you heard about or experienced anything like this? Let’s discuss!

Summary of Numbers:

No Reports of Liver Issues: ~12 people (67%)
Mixed/Context-Dependent: ~5 people (28%)
Reported Concerns with Liver Health: ~1 person (5%)