Missouri issue consumer warning for 7-OH

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says health risks may be associated with a product called 7-OH.

Short for 7-hydroxymitragynine, 7-OH is created by chemically converting the main opioid-inducing element in kratom.

“Isolated 7-OH is currently untested in humans, unregulated, not proven safe or effective for any use and sold to the public without restriction,” the department said in its advisory. “Until safety data is available for human consumption, Missourians are advised to avoid these products.”

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