The FDA recommends that consumers avoid 7-OH products, including foods, dietary supplements and those claiming to treat an ailment or disorder. 7-OH is not approved as a drug by the FDA.

7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH-MIT, often simply referred to as 7-OH) is a terpenoid indole alkaloid present in the plant Mitragyna speciosa (the leaves of which are commonly known as kratom). [3]

2 days ago · Commentary What is 7-OH and why did the FDA seize this potentially life-saving substance? There’s no real basis to conclude that the products are dangerous. In fact, there’s far …

Jul 29, 2025 · The availability of 7-OH products is a major concern to the FDA, as consumers can easily purchase products with concentrated levels of 7-OH online and in gas stations, corner stores and …

Aug 14, 2025 · Products marketed as kratom have increasingly high concentrations of 7-OH. While kratom leaf naturally contains about 2% mitragynine, some new, more processed products have up …

This trend includes a rising number of cases involving 7-OH. In 2025, there have been 165 reports of exposures to 7-OH. Of patients reporting exposure to 7-OH alone, 35% had serious health problems …

Jul 30, 2025 · Federal officials plan to send warning letters to companies marketing products with 7-OH, part of effort to fight America's opioid addiction problem.

Sep 2, 2025 · Observe and manage symptoms of opioid use disorder following use of kratom or 7-OH products. Contact the Texas Poison Center Network at 1-800-222-1222 for any questions about …

Mar 11, 2025 · SABER highlighted several key concerns: - **Potency and Abuse Potential:** Synthetic 7-OH is up to 30 times more potent than morphine at opioid receptors, increasing the risk of …

Aug 22, 2025 · Health officials are warning about the latest vape shop hazard: a concentrated kratom byproduct called 7-OH that has opioid-like effects and can be purchased legally. With their easy …