7-OH (7-Hydroxymitragynine)

What is 7-Hydroxymitragynine?

7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-HMG) is a potent alkaloid found in kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia. It binds to opioid receptors in the brain, offering pain relief and other opioid-like effects without some of the dangerous side effects of traditional opioids.

7-HMG and its Potential in Addiction Treatment

• Opioid Receptor Modulation: 7-HMG binds to opioid receptors, suggesting it could provide opioid-like effects, such as pain relief, without the same risks.
• Potential for Reducing Withdrawal Symptoms: It may help alleviate opioid withdrawal symptoms, like pain and cravings, making it easier to stop opioid use.
• Lower Risk of Respiratory Depression: 7-HMG may be less likely to cause respiratory depression compared to traditional opioids, reducing overdose risk.
• Pain Management Without Strong Addiction Risk: 7-HMG might help treat chronic pain without the high addiction risk seen with opioids.