Garcinia Kola (Bitter Kola)

Product Description

Garcinia kola is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae or Guttiferae family. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
Health Benefits

Weight loss is the primary benefit that most people seem to use Garcinia kola but it is far from the only benefit. Some of the other benefits of Garcinia kola include:

Reduced Eye Pressure: A ***0 study found that Garcinia kola could dramatically reduce eye pressure, which is commonly a symptom of glaucoma. The study found that Garcinia kola could significantly reduce eye pressure when applied twice per day.

Improved Immune System Function: Garcinia kola has several antioxidant compounds, which help to improve the immune system fight off disease and colds. This is one of the big reasons that Garcinia kola is often used to treat chest colds and other common ailments.

Some of the other benefits of Garcinia kola include: relieved symptoms of a hangover, detoxification libido enhancement, and reduced inflammation in the body.

Side Effects of Garcinia Kola

Although Garcinia kola does not appear to have many side effects in most users, there have been some reported side effects on occasion. Some of the side effects of Garcinia kola include hives, upset stomach, and nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms of any other potential side effects, you should discontinue use of Garcinia kola.

Pregnant or nursing mothers should not take Garcinia kola simply because it is unknown whether or not there are any side effects. Until researchers are certain Garcinia kola is safe for pregnant or nursing mothers, it is recommended you avoid it.