Just as bitter kola has its benefits, it also comes with its side effects. These effects are inimical to mankind and pose a grave threat to healthy living.
In this article, the harmful effects of bitter kola will be reeled out for your own benefit. Anyone who decides to throw caution to the wind, will have himself/herself to blame.
Shall we begin???
What is Bitter Kola?
Bitter kola (Garcinia Kola) is an organic product that is widespread in the African continent. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, The Gambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Mali, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. The organic product is a type of blooming plant having a place with the Mangosteen sort Garcinia of the family Clusiaceae (a.k.a. Guttiferae).
The seeds of bitter kola have a sharp, bitter flavor that eases into a slight sweetness as you chew. They’re typically eaten raw, but you firstly have to peel off the skin to reveal the bitter kola seed and chew it.
13 Side Effects Of Bitter Kola
- 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
Now that the side effects have been listed, let’s go further to how it causes some of these effects. Stay glued.
>>>Bitter Kola Health Benefits
How Bitter Kola Cause Mouth Cancer:
Research indicates that eating bitter kola in excess can lead to mouth or gastrointestinal cancer.
How Bitter Kola Cause High Blood Pressure:
Research has it that a combination of bitter kola and alligator pepper causes high blood pressure. Hence, it is medically advised to not consume both at the same time.
How Bitter Kola Cause Glaucoma:
It is well-known that bitter kola has the ability to prevent glaucoma. However, excess consumption of it may lead to glaucoma.
How Bitter Kola Cause Imbalance in sugar level:
The huge presence of caffeine triggers an imbalance in one’s sugar level. As such, those with diabetes are advised to eat little or no bitter kola.
How Bitter Kola Cause Restlessness, Shakiness:
The huge amount of caffeine in bitter kola makes it harmful. An excess consumption of it causes several health conditions like restlessness, shakiness, insomnia, headache, dizziness, rapid or abnormal heart rhythm, dehydration and anxiety.
How Bitter Kola Worsen Diarrhea:
By eating bitter kola while having an existing diarrhoea condition, your condition becomes more likely to worsen.
How Bitter Kola Cause Hemophilia:
Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which your blood doesn’t clot normally because it lacks sufficient blood-clotting proteins (clotting factors). Excess intake of bitter kola may lead to hemophilia by reducing the blood clotting proteins in the body.
