Mr Philip Amiengheme, the President,
Advocacy for the Prevention and Treatment of Non-Communicable Disease
Initiative, an NGO, on Thursday advised people to consume groundnut to prevent
hemophilia, a bleeding disorder.
Amiengheme, who is also a
nutritionist, gave the advise in an interview in Abuja.
He said people with hemophilia
condition experienced prolonged bleeding or oozing following an injury,
surgery, or having a tooth pulled.
“People suffering from nose bleeding
benefit from eating groundnut. It is also helpful in reducing excessive
menstruation in women. “Groundnut contains vitamin B3 that boosts memory and
helps lower cholesterol; it also contains vitamin A, B, C and E.”
According to him, groundnut contains
essential minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc and boron. “Groundnut helps in
brain function and development and also provides resistance and immunity
against dangerous infections like hepatitis and tuberculosis,’’ he said.
Amiengheme said groundnut was also
rich in anti-oxidants, a chemical called resveratrol that helped in reducing
the risk of contracting cardiovascular diseases.
The nutritionist said consumption of
groundnut could reduce cancer risk, help in anti-aging by keeping the body
young and fit.
“It contains adequate levels of
mono-unsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid, which helps to lower bad
cholesterol and increases good cholesterol level in the blood.
“This, in return, prevents coronary
artery disease and strokes by taking care of the healthy blood lipid profile,’’
he said. (NAN)
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