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Bitter kola is an edible seed which has a bitter taste that becomes sweet when chewed fresh. It is known for its flavour and high medicinal value. Its scientific name is “Garcinia kola”.
It is widely cultivated in the West African region and can be eaten raw.
1. Bitter kola helps to prevent and treat certain diseases
When you eat bitter kola regularly, it will help in the prevention and treatment of certain inflammatory conditions that occur in your body, such as arthritis, and osteoarthritis in the knee. Bitter kola contains potassium, a mineral which is very effective in the treatment of inflammations.
2. Bitter kola has a good nutrient value
It contains some of the essential nutrients required in the body for effective metabolism. Bitter kola is an excellent source of Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin C, and Caffeine.
3. Bitter kola helps to prevent infections
It is very effective in the prevention of certain infections such as common cold, hepatitis, cough, bacterial and viral infections. When you eat bitter kola regularly, it can relieve symptoms of common cold and other infections.
4. Bitter kola helps in the treatment of certain eye problems
Eye problems such as glaucoma can easily be treated using bitter kola. Glaucoma is a condition of increased pressure on the eyeballs. But, when you eat bitter kola regularly, it will reduce the pressure in your eye and help improve your vision.
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5. Bitter kola helps in the treatment of diabetes
When you eat bitter kola every day, it will regulate your blood sugar level thereby lowering your risk of having diabetes. Bitter is a rich source of kolaviron, an antioxidant that controls blood sugar in the body. Therefore, when people with diabetes eat bitter kola, the kolaviron will help in the treatment of diabetes in their bodies.
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