LIFT XR Kanna Extract Powder — 1g, 16% Total Alkaloids
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Which kanna extract is right for you
Every extract is the same plant. What changes is the alkaloid ratio — and the ratio is what you feel. Listed calmest to brightest.
| Extract | Mesembrine | Use |
|---|---|---|
| REST | 50% | Calm, meditative, evening |
| BLISS | 65% | Warm, body, open |
| LIFT | 80% | Bright, social, daytime |
| DROPS | 90% | Brightest ratio, liquid |
| LIFT XR | 150mg/g | LIFT concentrated |
LIFT XR is extra strength kanna. 16% total alkaloids and 150mg of mesembrine per gram, against 5% and 40mg per gram in our standard extracts — guaranteed as a minimum, not quoted as a typical value.
Mesembrine is the bright, social alkaloid: awake, outward, easy in conversation. It is what XR is standardized on, which puts it at the daytime end of kanna's range rather than the calm end.
A concentration figure only means something if somebody checked it. Every lot is assayed by HPLC before it ships, and the certificates are published further down this page.
Because it is concentrated, the serving is small: 25mg, and most people should start at roughly 10mg. If you have never taken kanna, start with LIFT at 5% total alkaloids, find your serving there, and move across once you know how it sits with you.
What to expect
Kanna is not a stimulant, and at this ratio it is not sedating either. Most people describe feeling awake and outward — and at this concentration it tends to be unmistakable rather than something you notice on reflection afterwards.
Onset is usually around 30 minutes — sooner on an empty stomach, longer with food. Effects last two to three hours.
A full 25mg serving is a lot here. Most people should start at a single micro-scoop, about 10mg, and work up from there across separate days.
There is nothing to be gained from taking it daily. Kanna does not build up in you, so XR on the days you want it works as well as XR every day.
Specifications
| Total alkaloids | 16% minimum, guaranteed every batch |
| Mesembrine | 150mg per gram — 15% of the powder by weight |
| Onset | About 30 minutes |
| Duration | 2 to 3 hours |
| Serving size | 25mg — most people should start at one micro-scoop, about 10mg |
| Servings per jar | 40 at 25mg |
| Net weight | 1 gram |
| Format | Loose powder in a 5ml glass jar, micro-scoop included |
| Testing | HPLC alkaloid assay on every lot |
| Origin | South Africa |
How to take it
Start with one micro-scoop — about 10mg. The scoop holds roughly 10mg, so treat it as a guide rather than a measure. Use a milligram scale if you want precision.
A full serving is 25mg, roughly two to three scoops. At 150mg of mesembrine per gram, that is a strong first experience for most people. If you want more, add it on another day rather than doubling up the first time.
Mixes into water, coffee, juice, or anything else. Slightly bitter — most people don't mind it and some do.
Testing
Every lot is tested by an independent laboratory: alkaloid profile by HPLC, plus screening for heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, and microbial contamination.
Certificates of analysis
Tap any page to enlarge. Certificates for the current lot are available on request.
Sourcing
Grown in South Africa without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Sceletium falls under South Africa's Bioprospecting, Access and Benefit Sharing regulations and the Nagoya Protocol, because its use rests on Khoi and San traditional knowledge. Our grower holds the BABS permitting and the benefit-sharing agreement with the Khoi communities who hold that knowledge.
If it isn't for you
Send it back and we'll refund you in full. Return shipping is on you, but the product cost comes back regardless of how much of the jar is left.
Common questions
How strong is LIFT XR?
16% total alkaloids, with 150mg of mesembrine per gram. Our standard extracts are 5% and 40mg per gram. The serving size is the same 25mg either way, so the same scoop delivers considerably more.
How much LIFT XR should I take?
Start at one micro-scoop, about 10mg. A full serving is 25mg, but at 150mg of mesembrine per gram that is strong for most people the first time. Work up across separate days rather than adding more the same afternoon.
How long before I feel it, and how long does it last?
Usually around 30 minutes — sooner on an empty stomach, longer with food. Effects last two to three hours.
Should XR be my first kanna?
We'd rather it wasn't. Start with LIFT at 5% total alkaloids, find your serving there, then move across if you want the same profile concentrated.
What's the difference between LIFT, BLISS and REST?
The alkaloid ratio. LIFT is 80% mesembrine and reads bright and outward. BLISS is 65% mesembrine with 20% mesembrenone, which moves the effect into the body — warm rather than outward. REST is 50% mesembrine and carries 25% Δ7-mesembrenone, the sedating alkaloid, against LIFT's 5% — that is what makes it an evening extract. All three are 5% total alkaloids, so only the character changes.
Does kanna contain caffeine?
No. There are no stimulants in it. This is pure Sceletium tortuosum extract with nothing added.
Can I take kanna with an antidepressant?
Not without talking to your prescriber first. Kanna's alkaloids act on serotonin, and combining serotonergic substances carries a real risk. This applies to SSRIs, SNRIs, MAO inhibitors, tricyclics, lithium, triptans, tramadol, dextromethorphan, St. John's Wort, and 5-HTP.
Is kanna legal?
Kanna is not a controlled substance in the United States and is sold here as a dietary supplement. Regulations differ by country, so check your local law before ordering internationally.
Can I take it every day?
Many customers do. Some prefer to use it on specific days rather than continuously. We'd rather you find your own pattern than follow a schedule we invented.
How should I store it?
Sealed, in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight. Keep it away from children and pets.
Why is the jar so small?
Because it's an extract, not a powder you take by the spoonful. One gram is 40 servings at 25mg, and more than that if you stay at a scoop. The jar is 5ml.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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