The Claim

Garcinia kola extract has a higher total phenolic content (855.82 mg GAE/g) than Newbouldia laevis (373.91 mg GAE/g) in in vitro conditions, indicating a greater chemical potential for antioxidant activity.

Source: Pharmacognostic and phytochemical analysis, and evaluation of Newbouldia laevis and Garcinia kola on advanced glycation and carbohydrate metabolizing enzyme

What the research says

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In plain English

Garcinia kola extract contains more phenolic compounds than Newbouldia laevis in laboratory tests, which means it has a stronger chemical basis for antioxidant activity.

See the scientific wording

In vitro, Garcinia kola extract contains higher total phenolic content (855.82 mg GAE/g) than Newbouldia laevis (373.91 mg GAE/g), suggesting a greater potential for antioxidant activity based on chemical composition.

Why this might work

High concentrations of phenolic compounds in Garcinia kola bind to sugar molecules and enzyme sites, stopping harmful chemical reactions that form damaged proteins and reducing how quickly starch turns into sugar.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Pharmacognostic and phytochemical analysis, and evaluation of Newbouldia laevis and Garcinia kola on advanced glycation and carbohydrate metabolizing enzyme

    The study found that Garcinia kola has more powerful plant chemicals than Newbouldia laevis, which is why it works better at fighting harmful processes in the body — this matches the claim that it has more antioxidant compounds.

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