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Effects of Acute Consumption of Garcinia kola on Hepatic Enzymes in Apparently Well Nigerian Youths

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Biliaminu SA, Abdul Azeez, Abdur Rahman MB and Ajani S

Garcinia kola belongs to the Family Clusiaceae guttiferae and contains a complex mixture of biflavonoids, prenylated benzophenones and xanthone1. Its seeds, popularly called ‘Bitter Kola’, form an integral part of the herbal preparations used in traditional African medicine. A lot of studies have been done in animals to look at the effects of Garcinia kola on their organs, very few have been done in human beings.

This study was done to look at the effect of acute consumption of Garcinia kola on hepatic enzymes in apparently well Nigerian youths. The response of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) following the consumption of about 100 mg/kg of body w... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2470-1289.1000125

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