Okro causes infertility in men and irregular menstruation in women
Shocking - This Is Why Men Should Not Eat Okra (Delele)
Okra, also known as the “ladies finger” is an annual vegetable that belongs to the same family as hibiscus and hollyhock . it is very nutritious as it is highly rich in carbohydrate, vitamins, water, and protein.
Although, it is very nutritious, studies have shown that it may be dangerous to men as it can cause infertility. Okra has a chemical compound called
“GOSSYPOL”. Gossypol inhibits sperm production and motility by blocking several enzymes that are highly important in energy metabolism in sperm and sperm producing cells.
Shocking - This Is Why Men Should Not Eat Okra (Delele)Gossypol has been used as a male contraceptive for years in china.
Some clinical research was conducted in regards the effectiveness of gossypol as a contraceptive in 1986 and 1990 in china and Brazil respectively. The studies showed that gossypol lowered the number and motility of sperms and made small percentage of men infertile permanently.
Gossypol may also cause menstrual irregularity in women. it has also been linked to hypokalemia and also damage tored blood cells leading to hemolytic anaemia.
haConclusively, Okro in higher amount is not recommended in people with following conditions:
Anaemic peopleAthletesImpotent men undergoing medical investigations and treatment.Women who complain of irregular menses
Okra, also known as the “ladies finger” is an annual vegetable that belongs to the same family as hibiscus and hollyhock . it is very nutritious as it is highly rich in carbohydrate, vitamins, water, and protein.
Although, it is very nutritious, studies have shown that it may be dangerous to men as it can cause infertility. Okra has a chemical compound called
“GOSSYPOL”. Gossypol inhibits sperm production and motility by blocking several enzymes that are highly important in energy metabolism in sperm and sperm producing cells.
Shocking - This Is Why Men Should Not Eat Okra (Delele)Gossypol has been used as a male contraceptive for years in china.
Some clinical research was conducted in regards the effectiveness of gossypol as a contraceptive in 1986 and 1990 in china and Brazil respectively. The studies showed that gossypol lowered the number and motility of sperms and made small percentage of men infertile permanently.
Gossypol may also cause menstrual irregularity in women. it has also been linked to hypokalemia and also damage tored blood cells leading to hemolytic anaemia.
haConclusively, Okro in higher amount is not recommended in people with following conditions:
Anaemic peopleAthletesImpotent men undergoing medical investigations and treatment.Women who complain of irregular menses
