Warning issued as man dies after taking | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGraig GraziosiWednesday 06 August 2025 23:36 BSTWarning as softgel capsule supplements linked to range of health concernsA Washington family is raising awareness about the dangers of kratom after their son, Jordan McKibban, died in 2022 from using the supplement.McKibban's autopsy revealed his death was caused by mitragynine, a compound found in kratom, which he had mixed with lemonade.Kratom, an "all-natural" supplement derived from a Southeast Asian plant, is legally available but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has labelled it a "drug of concern" due to unproven safety and efficacy.Concerns are growing over 7-hydroxymitragynine, a more potent kratom offshoot, which the FDA has recommended classifying as an illicit substance due to its opioid-like effects.US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced plans to crack down on kratom, particularly the more addictive offshoot, while Dr Robert Levy warned consumers that "all-natural" does not equate to safety.In fullFamily issues warning as son dies after taking highly addictive over-the-counter supplement: ‘The government doesn’t step in’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in