Posted by One of the most controversial substances these days is 7-OH. Short for 7-hydroxymitragynine, it’s a powerful concentration of a minor alkaloid in the kratom plant. It’s mainly for pain relief, but that hasn’t stopped unreliable vendors from introducing shady ingredients or lacking in quality control that prevents contamination. Those practices have led to many people getting sick or even just having weak or inconsistent effects that are disappointing. They’ve also lead to the 7-OH alternatives of Pseudo and Oxonol, besides the fact that some people have negative side effects from 7-OH in general.
Personally, I’ve learned that buying 7-OH by obscure brands from a local gas station is a toss-up, and when it’s good, it’s just okay. Especially in comparison to better products that are out there, and I’d rather pay a bit more for higher quality – preferably the highest quality possible. Knowing about the vendor behind the product is everything.
Here are two vendors that sell 7-OH, Pseudo, and Oxonol: Real Botanicals and Eleva7e. The former is an online store, the latter a wholesale vendor. That makes the buying experience different, too. More importantly, what are their products like like? Learn about how the 7-OH, Pseudo, and Oxonol of one vendor stacks up against the other with a thorough review of each.
Company Backgrounds
Real Botanicals: Kratom first became popular in the United States in 2015, and a few vendors popped up with a later reputation of being an old-timer around since the beginning. Real Botanicals was founded in 2021. Even so, it quickly became known for its pure, potent, and consistent products in simple form for new and experienced users alike. It was right on time with its release of 7-OH products.
Eleva7e: The main purpose of Eleva7e was to fill the niche for high-quality 7-OH at the local public retail level, which didn’t really exist at the time. It was founded in 2011 and 7-OH became popular in 2023, so it was ahead of the game. Eleva7e provides retailers with luxury premium 7-OH products so customers have a better selection of products and even multiple brands to choose from.
Sourcing and Manufacturing Practices
Real Botanicals: What sets Real Botanicals apart from other vendors is 3 things. They’re a manufacturer-direct vendor, so they control the entire production process from start to finish. Having a private South Carolina lab cuts down on costs that would otherwise go to outsourcing labor. They also use a patented ChromaPure technology that cleans the formula and eliminates any contaminants for pure, clean, and potent products. As for sourcing, they practice ethical sustainability by sticking to native Southeast Asian sources with kratom farmers that have the best practices in selection and hygiene.
Eleva7e: Eleva7e states they only source from select partners that source only the best kratom leaves for 7-OH extraction. Their focus is on preserving the integrity of 7-OH during the extraction and purification process, so you won’t get a product that’s been altered or artificially enhanced with other ingredients. Purification guarantees there won’t be contaminants that would negatively affect your experience or your health.
Quality Control and Product Testing
Real Botanicals: Everything else about Real Botanicals is in addition to the standard independent third-party lab testing for quality and safety you’ve come to expect as the bare minimum. Small-batch testing is done for consistency across batches, so you’ll never get weak or unpredictable results.
Eleva7e: Many vendors have maybe 1 or 2 independent testing labs. Instead, Eleva7e has multiple ones they use as well as several quality control checkpoints. Often, quality control is done right before packaging, so this practice catches early on to anything that could affect product quality.
Product Line
Real Botanicals: Their main product line began with kratom capsules and kratom and kava shots. Since then, they expanded to include 7-OH tablets (40 mg) and shots (30 mg). Later, the 7-OH alternatives of Pseudo (150 mg) and Oxonol (30 mg). They also offer psychedelic mushroom tablets. Unlike other vendors, they provide simple products without the flashiness of bright colors and the fluff of marketing gimmicks that focus on a variety of flavors and edibles.
Eleva7e: Eleva7e offers in their product line 7-OH tablets and extracts, Pseudo tablets, and MGM15 (Oxonol) powder.. They also offer MIT tablets and powder. The product with the most variety is their 7-OH, which comes in several different flavors of chewable tablets with 25, 30, 40, and 50 mg dosage options. Their 7-OH extracts have different potency percentages.
Shopping, Pricing, and Refund Policy
Real Botanicals: The website is very simple and easy to navigate and greets you with an email newsletter coupon code – simply choose the product you want and explore the options, quantity and possibly dosage options. Pricing-wise, their products are a little more expensive than average, but then again, you’re paying for premium quality without the frills. Also, there’s free shipping with a minimum purchase and a newsletter discount. There’s a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.
Eleva7e: You have the option of ordering from 10 to 100 7-OH tablets and 5 to 100 Pseudo tablets at once, while MGM15 powder is available from 1 to 500 mg. You can also take advantage of the rewards. If you have an issue with your order, you must record a video about it. There are no exchanges, and no returns for opened products. Pricing is on the higher end.
The Verdict
There’s no doubt that Real Botanicals and Eleva7e are some of the leading 7-OH, Pseudo, and Oxonol vendors around. But they offer other products that can sway someone from one to the other. Real Botanicals has a carefully curated product line with one or two forms for each, but Eleva7e offers the most with their 7-OH tablets and extracts in a variety of flavors. But their MGM15 (Oxonol) only comes as a powder, which can be messy to use. Another issue is the implication that the higher pricing is for multiple quality control and testing checkpoints, which aren’t necessary unless there’s a problem with contamination at every step.
If you’re looking for premium quality and don’t mind paying a lot more for the variety as well as quality control, choose Eleva7e – especially if you’re an experienced user. But if you’re a new or experienced user that wants simple products in a convenient form with potent, precise dosages and affordable pricing from a manufacturer-direct vendor, choose Real Botanicals.
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