I had been hearing a lot about this particular brand of bitters
but I never really understood why so many love it. I went
ahead to interact with several of its users and based on
their feedbacks, coupled with a little research/analysis,
here I am writing this.
According to the Kasapreko company, makers of Alomo
bitters, it is a herbal alcoholic product made from carefully
chosen tropical plant extracts and it is very well known
for its proven medicinal values. It has its roots in the
traditional herbal industry that is meticulously researched by
the Centre for …Well, let me spare you all that story.
Mr James, a 42 year old banker calls it a wonderful
aphrodisiac, Kola, a bricklayer says it’s an effective remedy
for his back aches, body pains, and pile. Sergeant Haruna
even claims it is a very good energizer and immune booster.
Yet several others see it as a cheap means to get high. Its
alcohol content is 42% and a small bottle of 200ml cost
less than $2.
Since 2009, Alomo bitters has been meeting the health
and ‘other’ needs of its users, however, there have been
many unsavoury tales about alomo as it is popularly called.
Having interacted with consumers, sellers and distributors,
the cause of this has been linked to the presence of a lot
of fakes (counterfeit alomo) in the market. This is due to
the fast-moving rate of this product and as such a lot of
people want to make some quick cash off it.
Furthermore, due to its intoxicating effect, many tend to
abuse it, taking much more than needed. As a pharmacist, I
believe the way to address this, is to enlighten the public on
the right dose and the appropriate way of use.
The Kasapreko company did not exactly indicate how much
of the bitters that could be taken for its purported health
effects. However based on the little information they
gave and our knowledge of ‘bitters’ products generally, a
dose of 30 ml which is 2 tablespoonful is to be taken per
time-dose. This could then be repeated two or three more
times in a day. In this way you can maximize the health
effects without incurring any adverse long term effects.
Unfortunately, we see people drink as much as two or
three bottles of 200 ml at a sitting claiming it makes them
‘feel alright’. This is an outright abuse. If you take so much
over a long period of time, you may get the positive health
results on the short term but be sure that it will be
accompanied, by the unpleasant health effects of alcohol
as time goes on.
The long term health effects of taking more than the
required amount irrespective of it’s alleviating ‘bitters’
effect is basically the same as taking excess of vodka,
whisky or rum.
Some of these possible adverse effects include anaemia,
increased risk of cancer and stroke, liver cirrhosis and
reduced fertility. In addition, addiction could occur and that’s
just a next door neighbour to various forms of mental
illnesses.
Finally, Alomo bitters is a NAFDAC certified product but
there are a lot of counterfeits in the market, it is
therefore important that you purchase from registered
stores and pharmacies not just from any street hawker
around.. Visit www.rxpertcare.com for more info and follow @rxpertcare on twitter.

thanks for this info, it is noted. i hope that counterfeit products will be totally extinguished by the Nafdac agency, cause ever since Dorah left, the agency has not been felt again, unlike before.

It's a massive war. But we'll keep hoping and praying that it gets. Better

good
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