{"id":407204,"date":"2017-07-30T23:48:48","date_gmt":"2017-07-30T23:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghana-mma.com\/2017\/07\/30\/effect-of-okra-on-mens-fertility\/"},"modified":"2017-07-30T23:48:48","modified_gmt":"2017-07-30T23:48:48","slug":"effect-of-okra-on-mens-fertility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2017\/07\/30\/effect-of-okra-on-mens-fertility\/","title":{"rendered":"Effect Of Okra On Men’s Fertility"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Okra, though very nutritious, can lead to infertility in men of reproductive age, Dr Ochuko Erikainure, a Senior Research Officer at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, Lagos, has warned.<\/p>\n

\nMr. Erukainure, also a nutritionist and biochemist, gave the warning on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on in Lagos.\n<\/p>\n

According to him, too much consumption of okra, especially its seeds can lead to infertility in men of reproductive age.<\/p>\n

\nAn online publication,\u00a0www.medicalhealthguide.com\u00a0says Okra, known in many English-speaking countries as lady\u2019s fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOkra is an annual herb that is widely cultivated for its edible green seed pods in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates.
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\u201cOkra is a hardy plant that can grow even with less water and in hot conditions.\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMr. Erukainure said that okra has a unique substance called \u201cGOSSYPOL\u201d.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cGossypol inhibits sperm production and motility by blocking several enzymes that are highly important in energy metabolism in sperm and sperm producing cells.<\/p>\n

\u201cOkra seeds are very rich in toxic pigment called Gossypol which promote infertility in men by arresting sperm production (spermatogenesis) even at lower dose.<\/p>\n

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\u201cGossypol are oil soluble and natural polyphenol secreted by plants as a defence against predators,\u2019\u2019\u00a0<\/em>he said.<\/p>\n

\nThe senior researcher said that in some countries, okra seeds were, however, used for natural contraceptive for men.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cDue to proapoptotic activities in okra seeds (it means killing of cells), gossypol is still under investigation as a possible anticancer agent,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he said.<\/p>\n

\nThe nutritionist said that in spite of its effects in men, consumption of okra could be of health benefits to diabetes, obesity or overweight people.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOkra is very high in dietary fibres, reduce calories intakes into the body, ability to limit nitric oxide build up in the blood and lipid (fat) and reduces the risks of cancers.
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\u201cOkra is an African vegetable that has been a staple of African and Indian cuisine for many years, and also used for medicinal purposes.
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\u201cThe health benefits of okra can be attributed to its nutritional and phytochemical constituents making it a vital crop.
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\u201cOne hundred grammes of okra has been reported to meet over 20 per cent of the daily values which the body needs.
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\u201cIt contains a rare combination of carbohydrates, vegetables, minerals and vitamins.
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\u201cNot less than 10 different vitamins and minerals can be found in okra such as vitamin A, which is great for the skin, vitamin C and E which prevent cell damage in the body,\u2019\u2019\u00a0<\/em>he said.<\/p>\n

Mr. Erukainure said because \u201cokra is high in fibre, it has positive impact on digestive system which assist with gastrointestinal difficulties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


\u201cIncluding okra in our daily diet along with physical healthy exercise routine will prevent and treat diabetes, meaning that okra plant contributes to a more active lifestyle\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nErukainure said that okra has been identified to have insulin-like activity in experimented animals.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cIt is also a potent anti-diabetic source, which can be attributed to its chemical constituents,\u2019\u2019<\/em>\u00a0he said.<\/p>\n

Source: Premium Times<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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