Comment · Thu, June 20, 2013
Are there any effects of MAOI on Kratom alkaloids?
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Dear DrugNerds,
as I read about potential ways to enhance the effects of Kratom and its respective alkaloids, I stumbled upon various mentions of MAOIs (especially the very weak ones found in Grapefruit Juice (Naringenin and Bergamottin)) as possible substances.
Is there any scientific guess wether this could work? Since Mytragnin is indol-based, I don't see a way how a MAOI could affect its metabolism anyhow.
Thanks!
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb
Bergamottin and naringin(not naringenin) inhibit CYP3A4, which is what metabolizes the active substances in kratom. It has nothing to do with the MAOI characteristics. I drink grapefruit juice with my kratom all the time. It definitely increases the potency.