Dr. Chris McCurdy is the international expert on Kratom. Dr. McCurdy and I discuss this "plant of controversy" in detail. Kratom almost became a schedule one substance in the United States. The work of Chris Bell, Dr. McCurdy and others prevented this. In the podcast, Dr. McCurdy and I delve into the long history of Kratom use in places like Southeast Asia, Kratom benefits, and why the controversial cases involving Kratom should be revisited. Who is Dr. Chris McCurdy?  Christopher R. McCurdy, Ph.D. B.S.Ph, FAAPS, professor, Medicinal Chemistry, college of Pharmacy, University of Florida. Christopher McCurdy, Ph.D., is a broadly trained medicinal chemist, behavioral pharmacologist and pharmacist whose research focuses on the design, synthesis and development of drugs to treat pain and drug abuse. For over 20 years, much of his research has focused on opioid, Neuropeptide FF and sigma receptor ligand/probe design, synthesis, pharmacological evaluation and development. Watch below leading research scientist Dr. Chris McCurdy’s eye-opening lecture about Kratom effects and potential positive medical benefits. Highlights [5:01] The kratom controversy [17:34] Kratom metabolism [24:15] Cytochrome p450 family and genetic implications [30:00] Benefits of taking Kratom [40:11] Effects of the 7-Hydroxymitragynine alkaloid [45:38] Current stance from the FDA on Kratom Resources Kratom deaths: CDC study Medicine Man A Leaf of Faith Suspected Adulteration of Commercial Kratom Products with Hydroxymitragyine Herbal Medicines for the Management of Opioid Addiction Sponsors B Strong I’ve been fascinated by blood flow restriction training for a very long time. B Strong made great innovations on this technology.   I use it almost every day: high reps, low number of sets, a few exercises. In 20 minutes, I have a fantastic workout which is triggering an anabolic response. If you want to get your B Strong blood flow restriction device, head on over to https://bstrong.training/ and use the code BOOMER, and you’re going to get yourself 10% off. Disclaimer  This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. This is being provided as a self-help tool to help you understand your genetics, biodata and other information to enhance your performance. It is not medical or psychological advice. Virtuosity LLC, or Decoding Superhuman, is not a doctor. Virtuosity LLC is not treating, preventing, healing, or diagnosing disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For the full Disclaimer, please go to (Decodingsuperhuman.com/disclaimer). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.