Addiction, liver damage and death: The dangerous truth about the ‘extra-strength’ kratom shots

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The herbal supplement kratom is sold in petrol stations and vape shops across the United States. Supporters say it works as a natural mood booster and alternative pain relief, but kratom has also been linked with liver toxicity, dependence and even death. Sky News investigates the controversial supplement dividing America, and looks at the ties between one kratom company and the Trump administration. #kratom #trump #robertkennedy SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Why not listen to one of our podcasts? Thi

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