The health benefits, uses and risks of taking kola nut

Kola nut is a seed of some species of plants of the genus cola placed formerly in the Cocoa family sterculiaceae and now subsumed in the family malvaceae.

These cola species are trees native to the tropical rainforest of Africa.
Their caffeine-containing seeds are used as flavoring ingredients in beverages applied to various carbonated drinks, from which the name kola originate.

The health benefits, uses and risks of taking kola nut

USES OF KOLA NUT

Kola nut has a bitter flavor contains caffeine.
It’s chewed in many West African countries, in both private or public.
It’s used for ceremonial purposes and presented to guest and chiefs.
It’s useful for digestion when ground and mixed with honey,and are used as remedy for coughs.

BENEFITS OF KOLA NUT’

There many benefits of Kola nut for living organisms but I will focus mainly on humans.
Taking kola nut can help us in so many different ways and these are some of the ways it can help you and I,
•It boost metabolism because it contains caffeine which helps to boost our metabolisms.
•It also increases circulation because the caffeine and the theobromine in the kola may speed up the heart rate, which increases circulation.
•It also help in digestion because kola nut powder and extracts may help in digestion. They’re known to promote the production of gastric acid which increase digestive enzyme effectiveness in the stomach.
•It also boost our energy levels, this is because kola nut naturally stimulate the central nervous system which may increase alertness and boost energy levels.
•Antibacterial benefits , because kola nut extracts help to prevent bacteria growths.

RISKS OF TAKING KOLA NUT EVERYDAY

• It may lead to shakiness. Since kola nut can affect the central nervous system, tremors, and anxiousness. People with anxiety may especially be prone to shakiness from kola nuts.
• Problems sleeping. Using products containing kola nuts can lead to insomnia or problems falling asleep or staying asleep. People with sleep disorders should avoid stimulants that contains kola nuts and caffeine.

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• Increased blood pressure. Because the active ingredients in the kola nut are stimulant to the body, the nut can raise blood pressure. People with high blood pressure should take advice from their doctors before consuming anything containing kola nut.

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