Bitter kola, scientifically known as Garcinia kola, is a nut native to Africa that has been traditionally used for various health purposes. It is often associated with several potential health benefits, including effects on blood pressure.
However, there is still not enough reliable research to confirm whether bitter kola is completely safe or effective for people living with high blood pressure.
Bitter kola contains flavonoids, plant compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds may help protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation. Bitter kola also contains caffeine and other compounds that may affect the cardiovascular system.
Because caffeine can temporarily increase heart rate and blood pressure in some people, those with hypertension should be cautious about consuming large amounts of bitter kola.
Some early studies have suggested that bitter kola may have blood-pressure-lowering effects. For example, a study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2010 found that bitter kola extract reduced blood pressure in hypertensive rats.
However, because the research was conducted on animals, the results cannot be directly applied to humans. More human studies are needed to determine whether bitter kola has the same effect in people.…Keep reading the full & the viral video now.
