Kratom is among the popular herbal substances that have been in use for years. It is also known as Mitragyna Speciosa, and it is a therapeutic herb that has been utilized for medicinal as well as recreational purposes for centuries. It comes in multiple strains, and each strain is unique in its own way.

If you are a newbie, you must have a lot of queries about it, like, How does it work in your body? How long does Kratom take to kick in? What consumption method would work faster? Let us help you answer these and more questions in this article. So, keep reading!

What Is Kratom?

Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) is an extraordinary herb that comes from the evergreen coffee family tree, and it is native to Southeast Asia. Normally, it was used by the local laborers of Malaysia and Thailand to help with the workload, as one of its benefits is that it provides energy.

Initially, the leaves of this tree were chewed, but now it is available in several forms. These forms include capsules, tinctures, gummies, powder, and more.

How Long Does It Take For The Effects To Kick In?

It is believed that Kratom starts working within five to ten minutes after consumption. Some people believe it can take as much as 60 minutes for it to start working. It majorly depends on how you consume this herb and whether it is a small or higher dose. Kratom kicks in time can vary. 

How long for kratom capsules to kick in? If consumed in the form of capsules, it might take longer. It should also be kept in mind that the meals you had before taking the capsule can also delay the process of absorption. That is why this herb is consumed 30 to 40 minutes before a meal. But again, it depends on the form that you are taking. 

Powdered Form:

You can take it in a number of ways. It can be brewed into tea, sprinkled on the food, or mixed with smoothies of your choice. 

Loose Leaf

It is the most traditional way to consume Kratom. It is basically the purest form of Kratom. However, there are not many ways for you to consume this form. You can boil the leaves in the water like any steep tea and strain the leaves afterward to consume the water.

Capsules

Capsules are the easiest and most common way to have Kratom. You can have it anytime, and you won’t be able to taste the product’s bitterness. All you need to do is just swallow them with water.

Extracts

It is the liquid form of Kratom. However, it is a processed form, which usually has flavors in it too. Furthermore, one must take the full details of this product in case they’re avoiding alcohol or other substances. 

How Long Does the Effect Last?

It actually depends on the amount consumed. If a few leaves are consumed by chewing, the effects might last for three to four hours. If it is consumed in large quantities, it might last for up to six hours. It can be consumed by brewing into tea for easy consumption, but the taste can be bitter to some people. 

The capsules will probably take time to dissolve and then kick in. That is why they are preferably consumed an hour before the meal or an hour and a half after the meal. Give yourself six hours between each intake, no matter the form.

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Factors That Determine How Long It Takes For Kratom To Hit You

Well, there has not been much research done to be sure of how long it takes kratom to kick in. The data collected from users can help determine the factors that affect the timeframe of Kratom’s effects. A few of those factors that affect the metabolic rate of Kratom are:-

• User’s age.
• Purity of the product.
• Method of consumption.
• Amount.
• Food/ water intake.
• Medical conditions.
• Tolerance.
• Metabolism rate.

How Does Kratom Work Inside The Body?

Kratom has some of the most important compounds that can influence a user’s body. The main compounds are 7-hydroxy mitragynine and Mitragynine. When they break down into the body after being digested, they activate mu-opioid receptors. Consequently, the effects are similar to heroin and some other substances. Mitragynine can also affect adrenergic, serotonin, and dopamine receptors, resulting in arousing and pleasing effects. 

What Are The Immediate Effects Of Kratom?

After consuming Kratom, users report that they feel an immediate improvement in their mood, and they feel at ease. Some people come across energetic effects and are able to get rid of fatigue and burnout. 

Unfortunately, to this day, not much research has not been done on this product, but the users have reported feeling the mentioned effects.

• Relieved Discomfort 
• Improved mood
• Helped with insomnia
• Helped with Muscle cramps
• Increased energy 

How Long Does Kratom Stay In Your System?

It is believed to stay in your body for around two to seven days. However, it majorly depends on how you consume the product. The half-life of Kratom depends on a variety of factors. The substance named Mitragynine is said to have a half-life of 23 to 24 hours. Elimination half-life is the time it takes for about half of the alkaloid content to be cleared from the body system. This way, we can determine how long it will stay in our body.

Conclusion

Finally, you know the answer to; how long kratom takes to kick in. There are several factors that will determine how long it will take for the Kratom to kick in. For instance, a person’s age, tolerance level, medical conditions, and dose also play an important role. It should be kept in mind that you have to begin with low doses and gradually increase the quantity. That, too, if it is needed. 

It will take about ten minutes for it to start working. It can vary depending on how you consume it and how long after or before you have a meal. 

Jasmin Weber

Jasmin Weber has been working in the kratom & CBD industry for 3 years with Grassroots Harvest and GRH Kratom. She regularly writes content for both the cannabis and kratom websites of these stores & can also be found featured on related sites around the web.