Caps

[John Benson]

I know many don't like capsules because of their cost and I know that if one has the time you can make them yourself. But I was curious what everyone's fav brand is. Mine I o.p.m.s silver m d.whats yours?

 

[John Benson]

Just me, huh? 

The other thing about the o.p.m.s caps is that there are fakes. The real ones have a  little leaf printed on them.

 

[Roger]

I have ordered caps only once- in the very beginning of my Kratom "career". I found them to be ineffective really. I don't know if it was poor quality Kratom or if the caps inhibited absorption. They just didn't do anything for me. 

The other thing I take issue with is when a vendor sells caps, it insinuates consumption.  That's a huge no-no as far as the FDA goes. Kratom is getting a stigma, unfairly, primarily due to head shop type vendors selling them as legal high.  So between the two issues, I learned how to wash and toss and don't buy caps or cap them myself.  

 

[John Benson]

Good points Roger. 

As far as the other issues with your personal experience. Who knows it may have been the quality of the product.

I find chasing them with a hot beverage helps with absorption. 

JB

 

[elvish]

Hot beverage is a great idea! I've also read that poking pinholes in the ends helps with digesting the caps more quickly. Haven't tried it myself, as I have recently learned that pouring honey over a bit of powder and mixing it all up is a much-preferred method to toss and wash. 

 

[Guest]

Nice suggestion elvish!  I need try that!  Toss and wash is not a problem for me,but the honey mixture sounds a lot more yummy!

 

[elvish]

It's very yummy! I didn't have a problem with t&w, but the prospect wasn't very appetizing when my stomach was less than happy with me. I've not looked back after trying the honey mixture /default_biggrin.png

 

[John Benson]

Yeah elvish, poking the holes in the caps is a great idea. Same with the honey -I'm sure that would have helped those times when I slammed back straight powder mixed with hot water and nothing else. 

JB

 

[Jayval]

Be a man.... after you rub some dirt on,  it why not eat some???

 

[chchtwo]

My experience with the caps has been great.  Used to do the T&W and other methods a loooong time ago, but it would give me stomach issues the more I did it  Plus, I'd have nasty burps for days.  Caps solved it all.  I've been doing it off and on for years.  MD mainly, after trying the rest, just because of the easy energy, even though you have to re-up a lot..

chctwo