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The herbal supplement kratom comes with risks

The supplement may be behind a small but growing number of deaths

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WARNING SIGNS  Kratom has been tied to 91 deaths from July 2016 to December 2017, raising more questions about the supplement’s safety.

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By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

Kratom, an herbal supplement available at vape shops and online stores, has been linked to 91 deaths over 18 months from July 2016 to December 2017, according to a report by the U.S.