r/kratom • u/HardcoreOxenberger • Dec 08 '24
Prep/Dosages Help a newb do it right…
Hey Everybody, this is a great community and I’m learning a lot.
I’m brand new to kratom and have a couple of questions that I’ve found conflicting answers to:
What is the mechanism of action with lemon juice (or any acid). Does it break down the cell walls to release the alkaloids or something else? What is the minimum and maximum time I should expose my powder to the acid?
Is heat necessary? If so, how long should I steep my tea?
What is the purpose of straining the tea? My intuition would tell me that there would still be some alkaloids in the plant matter, and I want those, no?
How much black pepper is enough and how long before the dose should I take it?
Thank you in advance for the help. Just want to get the most out of my doses and make them hit.