Reaction to Dr. McCurdy on Huberman Podcast| Ep 115 | Live Fully Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into Huberman and McCurdy’s recent conversation about kratom — unpacking their conversation, separating opinion from evidence, and clarifying the science.

Topics we cover:

-“Little Blue Bottle” and the rise of kratom shots in gas stations

-Comparing kratom shots to 5-Hour Energy — why that could be dangerous

-Low vs. high doses: stimulation vs. sedation

-Whole-leaf kratom vs. extracts — what’s the real risk?

-Is kratom actually “dangerous”? What does that mean scientifically?

-Dependence, tolerance, and the debate around respiratory depression

-Marketing myths: strains, vein colors, and alkaloid profiles

-How kratom compares to cacao, caffeine, and other natural products

-Personal biases and the bigger picture of “slow medicine”

What did you think of Huberman & McCurdy’s take? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we want to hear from the community.

View Huberman podcast with McCurdy: https://youtu.be/gyE6Z4GLEeM?si=dWEp4EK9mrr6w2Kb

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