Garcinia kola: A scoping review of its benefits in cardiometabolic health

Abstract

Cardiometabolic disorders encompass a cluster of prevalent yet preventable conditions, such as obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hypertension, and stroke. There is a worldwide surge in the prevalence of individuals who encounter one or more of these illnesses in their lives. Immediate public health actions are required to improve lifestyle behaviours and reduce the risk of cardiometabolic disease among young and old adults. Numerous plants are conventionally used to treat cardiometabolic conditions. The seeds, stem bark, and roots of Garcinia kola are components of these plants that are extensively utilized in traditional pharmacopoeia for the management of metabolic and cardiovascular conditions. A growing number of studies have demonstrated the potential of Garcinia kola in the management of cardiometabolic disorders. Here, we provide a comprehensive review of the traditional uses of Garcinia kola, its phytochemical composition, as well as its potential for treating cardiometabolic diseases. Thus, Garcinia kola and its phytochemical constituents offer beneficial effects on cardiometabolic health and could be an ideal candidate for the effective management of these health conditions.