A lot of people suffering from depression and anxiety are looking for different alternatives because of the side effects of prescription medications. These people prefer natural remedies because they believe that natural remedies are free from side effects. CBD extracted from the hemp plant and kratom are used by many to deal with anxiety and depression. In this article, we are looking at whether they are effective and which one is superior.
Kratom Vs CBD For Depression And Anxiety
The stress-relieving property of CBD is one of the major reasons why many people are coming into using CBD products. People who are using CBD for managing their anxiety and depression report that CBD is helpful. Studies are progressing on the effectiveness of CBD for stress management and the results are promising. Most of these studies are based on animal trials, so we need more clinical studies to prove conclusively.
CBD is found to interact with more than 60 molecular pathways of our body. CBD can increase our serotonin and dopamine levels and can interact with GABA and glutamates. All these interactions are associated with reduced anxiety and promote emotional stability.
Kratom can help relieve anxiety in the short term because of its euphoric effects. But when compared to the long-term effects of anxiety relief of CBD, kratom is inferior. CBD interacts with neurological pathways and helps with fighting neuroinflammation to reduce anxiety. On the other hand, kratom just makes you euphoric and after the end of euphoria, you are back to square one. Kratom users have reported that consuming kratom in smaller doses can make their anxiety worse and if you want to feel any relief from your anxiety, you have to consume a larger dose.
Kratom is able to activate opioid receptors and induce dopamine release, resulting in reduced anxiety and stress. But consuming higher doses of kratom for longer periods can cause addiction and other health complications. Due to the potential side effects of kratom, it is banned in many states of the United States. Many countries have also banned kratom use in their provinces.
Consuming CBD And Kratom Together
Some people are using both kratom and CBD together to deal with depression. The ideal way to use CBD and kratom together is to consume lower doses of kratom and a medium to a high dose of CBD oil to effectively manage anxiety and depression.