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Cola nut (Cola acuminata / nitida)

Evidence

Limited
Evidence: 2 of 5 (Limited)

What the evidence says

Kola nut is a caffeine-containing West African seed. Its stimulant effects are attributable to its caffeine (and theobromine) content rather than any unique constituent. No supplement-specific clinical evidence beyond caffeine's known effects.

Effects attributable to caffeine content; no standalone RCTs.

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About Cola nut (Cola acuminata / nitida)

Kola nut is a caffeine-containing West African seed. Its stimulant effects are attributable to its caffeine (and theobromine) content rather than any unique constituent. No supplement-specific clinical evidence beyond caffeine's known effects.

What Cola nut (Cola acuminata / nitida) supports

  • Natural caffeine source - stimulant effect is from caffeine, no unique RCT evidence

Clinical evidence

Limited clinical evidence. Effects attributable to caffeine content; no standalone RCTs.

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