7 Hydroxy is short for 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is one of the primary active alkaloids found in the Kratom plant. Kratom itself is a leaf grown in Southeast Asia, part of the coffee family. Its scientific name is Mitragyna speciosa. Its leaves contain alkaloids, with mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine being the primary compounds.
8 Hydroxy is short for 8-hydroxymitragynine (8-OH), derived from mitragynine, one of the primary alkaloids found in the Kratom plant. The number in 8-hydroxy refers to the hydroxyl group (-OH) position in mitragynine s molecular structure. When there s a slight variation in the hydroxyl group, it causes a different type of experience.
Red-OH Hydroxymitragynine is around five times more potent than regular 7-Hydroxymitragynine. This increased potency comes from subtle chemical modifications that enhance its ability to bind to the receptors more, leading to a stronger experience. Despite this higher potency, Red-OH Hydroxymitragynine shares many similarities with the alkaloid profile found in the Red Vein kratom strain. The close resemblance makes Red-OH Hydroxymitragynine functionally comparable to the Red Vein strain, just with a much stronger action.