The debate on whether eating bitter kola on empty stomach or not has been thrashed by science. According to empirical findings, there are numerous benefits that comes with ingesting bitter kola on empty stomach.
This article will bring to your knowledge what these benefits are to keep you updated. Enjoy the read.
Benefits of Eating Bitter Kola on Empty Stomach
- It has antimalarial properties; that is, acute fever, inflammation of the respiratory tract and throat infections.
- It fights various infections like common cold, flu, catarrh and many other bacterial and viral infections.
- It is an aphrodisiac seed. Meaning, it improves the sexual performance and drive of people who chew it 10 minutes before sex.
- It may cure glaucoma by reducing the pressure within the eyeball.
- It may cure some sexually transmitted diseases like Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi and Streptococcus pyrogens.
- It fights inflammatory diseases like arthritis, given its high level of potassium.
- It helps boost metabolism in humans as it contains caffeine.
>>>Harmful Effects of Bitter Kola
Side Effects of Eating Bitter Kola on Empty Stomach
- Mouth cancer
- High blood pressure
- Restlessness and shakiness
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rapid or abnormal heart rhythm
- Dehydration
- Anxiety
- Glaucoma
- Imbalance in sugar level
- Diarrhea
- Hemophilia
