Thread by @DrZobo

The average Nigerian believes that the more bitter a food or drink is, the healthier it is.

Lori iro, you’re just an ‘aspiring cultist’, cos how do y’all drink this Agbo of a thing😩.

Aarrrgh!🤢

Seriously though,
Medically speaking... bitter doesn’t always equate healthier.

While herbs are therapeutic, the problem is the lack of regulation, and false sense of safety it provides.

You live recklessly, then fall back on high-dose herbs as a safety net. Risky.

I don’t advocate sugary foods. I just need to let us know that our bodies interprete “sugar differently”. So, yam, fufu, amala, eba... all are sugars. And healthy foods, can be tasty.

Though refined sugars are not so healthy...
Drinking bitters, doesn’t prevent diabetes either.

Diabetes is caused by a lack of, or tissue resistance or insensitivity to insulin. Not by eating sugar.

Now in this case, eating foods with high glycemic (sugar) content, can increase blood sugar and worsen symptoms and complications, in a diabetic.

What prevents Diabetes?

1. Know your risk. Any family history?
2. Eat healthy food (Dietary modifications). Not you drinking alcohol, smoking, eating unhealthy, and then drinking agbo to “cleanse”. A nutritionist cab help you with a meal plan.
3. Exercise regularly
4. Check your blood sugar regularly.

If you notice any deviation from the normal... please reach out to your Doctor.

Early detection is always key. It can be managed best when diagnosed on time.

Remember, the moral of this story is to let you know that “bitter/Bland” doesn’t always mean healthy, vis a vis.

With herbs, it’s best home made. That way, you’re sure of the content.

Many herb vendors now add NSAIDs, steroids, alcohol and other drugs into their drinks, for “premium effect”. These could hurt your kidneys.

Also, if you’re on meds, ask your Dr, to avoid drug interactions.

Herbs can be taken prophylactically or to relive certain symptoms, however, it doesn’t replace the hospital, if one is ill.

Also, avoid herbs that promise to cure heaven and earth. Going to a doctor, saves time, life and money.

I love ginger, garlic, lemon, with honey. You?
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