7-OH Tablets vs. Shots

7-OH is also called 7-hydroxymitragynine. It refers to the extract of a minor alkaloid in kratom leaves that are even more potent than the main alkaloid, mitragynine. This powerful opioid can relieve pain and opioid withdrawal symptoms, and some people also use it for anxiety and depression. 

You can find 7-OH as chewable tablets or shot bottles. They have a different onset, effects, and duration based on which one you choose.

Although reading about them is not the same as taking them, you can still learn much. If you’re considering 7-OH tablets or shots or have tried one form or not the other, this review can help. 

Tablets: A Chewable Way to All-Day Effects

Tablets are a good go-to form for everyone. They’re quick, convenient, and precisely dosed. Also, they are the most affordable option in comparison to shots. 

Usually, you can split tablets down the middle for an even half. You can also try halving that for a quarter dose if you’re totally new to taking 7-OH, although it wouldn’t be precise. 

Keep in mind that at any dosage, tablets tend to last 6 to 8 hours. It’s best to eat at least a light meal before chewing a tablet to avoid nausea and stomach upset.

• Low: Mild pain relief and a mood boost that lasts all day. The dosage that gives the most energy.
• Moderate: Medium-level pain relief and stronger euphoria for all-day benefits.
• High: Maximum pain relief and euphoria for 6 to 8 hours.

Verdict: If you want an easy way to take 7-OH and don’t often change your dosage, choose the chewable tablets. They are also good for people who are traveling. Tablets can take a half-hour or more to take effect. 

What Goes Into Tablets?

Tablets have binders and artificial flavoring and color in addition to powdered 7-OH extract. The most common 7-OH tablets tend to taste something like toothpaste. However, not all formulas are the same. 

Some tablets contain sugar, gluten or non-vegan ingredients. Depending on the vendor, they may also have other ingredients that slow down absorption or cause negative side effects. 

The best 7-OH tablets have sugar- and gluten-free vegan formulas. You can usually find 7-OH tablets in doses of 10 mg, but there are also higher doses of up to 30 mg. Every vendor is different, from their ingredients (besides the 7-OH extract) to the dosage in a whole tablet. 

Taking Shots: Faster and Stronger Effects

Shots are really for the experienced! The pleasant flavor makes it easier to drink, so it is easy to accidentally drink the entire bottle. 

7-OH shots are also more difficult to measure out than tablets. Users will find them to be extremely powerful no matter the dosage, so they can do more with less in comparison with tablets. 

Unlike 7-OH tablets, shots will last 4 to 6 hours at most.  It’s common to find 7-OH shot bottles of 30 mg total. 

7-OH shots are also more expensive than tablets, because you’re paying for the higher concentration. As always, it’s best to eat a snack or a light meal before taking a 7-OH shot at any dosage. 

• Low: One-third or one quarter of the bottle will give you the effects with little to none of the drawbacks. This dosage gives a great pick-me-up. 
• Moderate: Half to two-thirds of the bottle is an even more powerful dosage. 
• High: The entire bottle is for when you’re familiar with the effects and want the maximum dosage. 

Verdict: 7-OH shots are fast and easy to take, but have a shorter shelf-life than tablets. They’re great for people who are on the go or who want quick energy or pain relief, such as athletes. Users report effects within minutes, and since they’re more potent than tablets, they are more suitable for people who are already familiar with 7-OH. 

What’s In a Shot?

Shots have a higher concentration of 7-OH than tablets do. They also contain flow agents, flavoring, and color. 7-OH shots have a flavor that is bitter and stronger than tablets, so flavoring agents are put in to make it more pleasant to take.

You can often see 7-OH shots of 30 mg per bottle, but depending on the vendor, there could be lower dosages available. Also, since they’re liquid, they go down without necessarily having to wash it down with water. 

Are There Other Forms of 7-OH Available?

Yes, other forms of 7-OH besides tablets and shots exist, but they’re not as common. Some vendors also produce bulk drink mix powder and gummies. 

However, there are some drawbacks to each. The powder is messy and difficult to measure for precise doses. And gummies are difficult to make into a potent formula as well as tasty. 

Comparison Table

Whichever Form You Prefer, Real Botanicals Has Perfected It

It doesn’t matter how you prefer to take 7-OH because Real Botanicals has both tablets and shots available. As a manufacturer-direct vendor, you can trust that their products are small-batch produced and tested with the highest quality control for safety and consistency. They also use proprietary ChromaPure technology to make sure they are pure and potent, so you’re not paying for any useless fluff or filler.

Real Botanicals offers 7-OH splittable tablets with peppermint flavor and in doses of 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg with 3, 10, 20, and 50-count packs. Their 7-OH shots have a strawberry flavor and are 30 mg each and come in 2, 6, or 12-packs. 

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