WickedMadScientist wrote:
Cthulhu hey what's going on brudda. I suspect that it has to do with nerutransmitter levels, gut bacteria/PH, and overall how active one is.
If somone takes a Red that is known for body relaxation, it is more likely full of goodness that increases Serotonin more so then dopamine. When your serotonin is higher then your dopamine, you won't be energetic but rather relaxed and possibly confortable just where you are at. If one takes a White known for energy, it's more likely dopamine heavy. When one raises Dopamine higher then serotonin, anxiety and nervousness comes into play. This is why Green is well tolerated with most kratomers, it has a more leveled profile of dopamine/serotonin boosting properties. You can combat these problems though. Mixing red with a known fast strain is one of them. I personally beleive you get way more out of kratom after a good sweaty 20-30 minute workout, you have to sweat though. This raises your PH and primes your dose by increasing blood flow, this in it's nature releases endorphins/ serotonin/dopamine/norepinephrine. Raised PH and improved blood flow mixed with healthy gut bacteria from a clean diet increases the bodys ability to process and utilize these fantastic alkaloids ^_^ and lessens your chance of feeling too wired or too sedated.
Mindset, current mood/outlook on life, and environment/social connections play into effect with neurotransmitter levels.
Something that I found out from my own research and testing that is of great importance as well: Amino Acids (Protein) & FIBER. I'm not talking about that bs Metamucil, I mean real fiber from foods. I used to be one that thought I couldn't feel affects from Kratom if I dosed it with food but i was wrong. It seems much more stable for me and now I don't avoid eating just to feel the effects, which ended up making me hangry often. Avocado's, Bananas, raspberries, blackberries, pears, blueberries, apples, brown rice, peas, pecans, pistachios, almonds, broccoli, black beans, lima beans, CHIA SEEDS (amazing added effect & high fiber with no taste), flax seeds, coconut and did I say DARK CHOCOLATE! (real dark chocolate) are to name some of the fiber rich foods. You want to aim for 20-30g fiber a day and as long as you don't over eat, you will still greatly feel the effects if you dose with food. Over eating consist of eating more protein/fat/carbs in one sitting than your body needs or can process at that time. The more active you are, the higher metabolism and the easier it is to process a bigger meal. I eat a big bowl of mixed fruit with dark chocolate, chia seeds, almond butter, and coconut milk with my dose and it's fantastic, and o yeah lots of water!! Exercise combined with this way of eating restores your digestive enzymes so that the protein (amino acids) you consume gets utilized. It also will allow healthy beneficial gut bacteria to thrive and breakdown those alkaloids better to utilize. Everyone's needs are different so I suggest finding out what ratio works for you that is sustainable.
You can supplement Essential Amino Acids, I personally take the Body Health Perfect Amino brand. Or if you can get your hand on some good quality proteins, that will supply you with the amino acids your brain and body needs to function. Without the proper amino acid levels, you don't get much from kratom. I personally shoot for 60g daily being at 175 as i'm not trying to bulk up, just light working out.
Stay EZ boiiis & gals.
This is incredibly informative and eye opening! I’m trying desperately to increase my kratom efficacy, decrease my tolerance in hopes of cutting my dose from 6-8g+ at 3-4 times a day down to 1-2g 2-3 times a day and it’s been extremely difficult. I can’t take a total break cuz I need the pain relief for working 10 hours a day and my depression gets out of hand if I don’t dose daily. I’m definitely going to try altering my diet and I’m really hoping I get similar results in regards to dosing with food cuz your girl gets mad hangry every day cuz I’d rather go without eating and be able to enjoy my dose.
