Discover the Power of our New Arrival: MIP3 Extract

TL;DR: MIP3 is our mesembrine-dominant kanna extract made from a cross of Sceletium tortuosum and Sceletium expansum, on a mannitol base that makes it fully soluble. It runs about 5.4% total alkaloids, with mesembrine around 60% of that (roughly 3.5% of the extract), mesembrenone around 20% and ∆7-mesembrenone around 15%. Think of it as a close cousin to MT55T with a slightly looser spec and a calm, grounded feel.

We brought in MIP3 because people kept asking us for something in the same family as our MT55T, with a feel that's a little more centered and grounded. Here's what it is, what's in it, and how people use it.

What MIP3 is

MIP3 is a mesembrine-dominant solvent extract. The plant material comes from a cross of two kanna species, Sceletium tortuosum and Sceletium expansum. That cross is part of why the alkaloid mix lands where it does.

The extract is carried on a mannitol substrate. Mannitol is a sugar alcohol, and in this case it's there to help the extract dissolve completely and deliver its active compounds evenly.

How it compares to MT55T

If you already know our MT55T, MIP3 will feel familiar. Both lead with mesembrine. The difference is that MIP3 has a slightly different alkaloid profile and looser standardization tolerances. In plain terms, the numbers are allowed to move around a little more from batch to batch.

That's not a bad thing. It's just a different product. Some people actually prefer that a bit of natural variation comes through. If you want the tightest, most repeatable spec, MT55T is still the one. If you want a similar direction with a slightly different feel, MIP3 is worth trying.

The alkaloid breakdown

Total alkaloid content in MIP3 is about 5.4%, and mesembrine is the dominant alkaloid. Here's the primary profile:

• Mesembrine: ±60% (roughly 3.5% of the total extract)
• Mesembrenone: ±20%
• ∆7-Mesembrenone: ±15%

Read those percentages as shares of the alkaloid fraction, not of the whole powder. So when you see mesembrine at 60%, that means 60% of the alkaloids, which works out to about 3.5% of what's in the bag. This trips up a lot of people when they compare labels.

What people use it for

This particular blend of alkaloids is put together with calm and focus in mind. Mesembrine is the alkaloid best known for its link to mood. Paired with mesembrenone and ∆7-mesembrenone, users tell us MIP3 feels balanced, grounded and centered through the day rather than buzzy.

That's experience talking, not a promise. Everybody's a bit different, so start small and see where it lands for you.

Solubility and how to take it

Because it's fully soluble, MIP3 is easy to work with. Stir it into a drink, add it to your own supplement routine, or use it in other preparations. It won't leave gritty sludge at the bottom of the cup the way plain leaf powder does.

A few tips from the counter. Use a milligram scale, not a spoon, since small amounts matter with extracts. Take it with a little food if your stomach is sensitive. And don't combine it with antidepressants or other serotonin-affecting medication.

Where it fits in our lineup

We carry a lot of kanna extracts, and people get overwhelmed by the letters and numbers. Here's the simple way to think about MIP3. It sits with the mesembrine-forward extracts, next to MT55T. It's not one of the mesembrenone-heavy, more mellow ones.

So if you already like MT55T and want to try something close to it, MIP3 is a natural next step. If you're completely new to kanna, we'd usually point you to a gentler extract or plain leaf first, then work your way up. There's no prize for starting with the strongest thing on the shelf.

Store it in a sealed container somewhere cool and dry. Like any extract powder, it clumps if humidity gets in.

Common questions

Is MIP3 the same as MT55T?
No. It's similar and mesembrine-dominant too, but it has a slightly different profile and looser standardization tolerances.

What does "on a mannitol substrate" mean?
The extract is carried on mannitol, a sugar alcohol, which helps it dissolve fully.

How much mesembrine is in MIP3?
About 60% of the alkaloids, or roughly 3.5% of the total extract.

If you've got questions about MIP3 or want to tell us how it went for you, reach out. We read every message. Stay grounded, stay centered, and stay well.

Healing Herbals Team