New Published Academic Paper Suggests that VIVAZEN®’s Proprietary Extract Helped Some Participants Feel Sharper, Less Tired, and More Energized

Phoenix, AZ – VIVAZEN®, a growing portfolio of botanically crafted beverages and products, today announced the results of a new peer-reviewed study suggesting that its proprietary full spectrum kratom extract product helped some participants feel more focused, less tired, and more energized. The study was published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, a respected, peer-reviewed scientific journal. 

Over two weeks, adult participants who used the product reported feeling noticeably sharper and better able to concentrate and solve problems compared to their one week without using the product. They also said they felt less foggy, less worn out, and had more energy by the end of the day compared to the week of no product usage. 

“This study shows what we've believed all along — that a well-made, standardized botanical product can genuinely help people feel more focused and energized,” said Bryan Derr, Chief Operating Officer at VIVAZEN®. “We're proud to back that up with real research.” 

For the group of participants taking 20 mg, negative effects were reported in less than 15% of the participants.  Most side effects reported in this study were mild— most often a headache. The study also found that taking more than the recommended amount didn't add extra benefit; it just meant more people felt side effects like tiredness or an upset stomach, reinforcing the value of sticking to VIVAZEN®'s standard serving size. 

Researchers also tested the product itself and confirmed that the product delivers the same natural plant compounds, in the same balance, found in traditional kratom tea — the kind of preparation people have used responsibly for generations. It's the same standard of transparency behind VIVAZEN®'s Safe Shelves program, which helps consumers and retailers identify responsibly made botanical products. 

The full study, “Observational real-world analysis of dose-dependent effects of Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) on focus and energy” (Shields et al., 2026), is available in Frontiers in Pharmacology. 

The VIVAZEN® Commitment 

VIVAZEN® products are formulated with safety and quality in mind. Each product undergoes third-party testing to ensure purity, strength, and compliance with our rigorous quality and safety standards. With increasing concerns about unlawful and potentially harmful products in the market, VIVAZEN® is committed to providing transparency and educating consumers on the responsible use of botanicals, including through initiatives like Safe Shelves, which helps consumers and retailers identify compliant, independently tested botanical products and distinguish them from illegal synthetic drugs. 

About VIVAZEN® 

For over a decade, VIVAZEN® has delivered trusted, high-quality botanical supplements that provide people with functional wellness without compromise. Grounded in centuries of wellness practices and backed by modern innovation, VIVAZEN® products offer functional, feel-good alternatives for those who want to live — and feel — on their own terms. Join the millions who trust VIVAZEN® to Feel Great™ naturally. Visit us at www.vivazen.com. 

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