Consumption of `zobo’ drink is very effective in the management of hypertension due to its anti-hypertensive properties, says Dr Ochuko Erukainure, a nutritional biochemist.

Erukainure, a senior research officer with the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, Lagos State, disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos.

According to him, `zobo’ drink also known as hibiscus drink also helps in reducing cholesterol level, high blood pressure, diabetes and constipation in the human system.

He said, `Zobo’ drink contains between 15 per cent and 30 per cent organic acids such as: citric acid, maleic acid, and tartaric acid. It also contains acidic polysaccharides and flavonoid glycosides, such as cyanide and delphine.

Furthermore, he revealed that `Zobo’ drink helps to lower blood pressure.

Erukainure also said that drinking a cup of `zobo’ drink after every meal would help to reduce the absorption of dietary carbohydrates and assist in weight loss as zobo contains an enzyme inhibitor which blocks the production of amylase.
According to him, amylase is an enzyme that breaks down complex sugars and starches.

“It is rich in Vitamin `C’ and makes a wonderful herbal remedy to fight off colds and infections as well as help to retain fluid in the body system,’’ Erukainure said.

The senior researcher advised consumers not to add sugar to their `Zobo’ drink so that its natural essence could be well-preserved and not contaminated by other non-natural essences.

Erukainure , however, advised pregnant women against consuming `Zobo ‘drink saying some studies had shown that such could lead to miscarriage.
“Its safety during breast feeding is unknown and, therefore, it is best to avoid `zobo’ drink then also.’’

Erukainure said that patients diagnosed with low blood-pressure should not drink it and if they should, they should consult their doctors before doing so.

#Culled and edited from Vanguard News. Brought to you by Jodi Integrated Enterprises.

Sobo.
Sobo.
Sobo.

I like sweetened zobo with enough ginger

Natural drinks is the way today.

Every tom, dick and harry called a doctor would tell us to eat dis/dont eat that. Drink dis/dont drink dat

Wtf

Mariangeles:
I like sweetened zobo with enough ginger

That is nice, some people however prefer it without sugar or less sweetened and with less ginger...different strokes. Zobo is a very healthy drink if well prepared and not mixed with too many unnatural additives.

hisgrace090:
Natural drinks is the way today.

Yes o! We are now more health conscious than we were a decade ago. Nature has blessed us with so much, we should start saying thank you by consuming them and promoting healthy consumption.

HOLYDICK:
Every tom, dick and harry called a doctor would tell us to eat dis/dont eat that. Drink dis/dont drink dat

Wtf

He is a Researcher, he has only stated what he knows. Healthy consumption is the new chill you know...you should start eating and drinking healthy☺

MANNABBQGRILLS:
Sobo.
Sobo.
Sobo.

Zobo

Really? Please where is that woman that sells zobo at my junction? Come and give me zobo to cure the hypertension that Buhari's hardships has caused.

Very Nutritious drnink

zobo is good, but don't dare drink Hausa zobo ooo
Hausa zobo also amongst 1001 ways to die....

Nigerians refuse to take advantage of this drink to make international recognition in the production of Zobo, despite all its benefits instead they killed the production thereby making it scarce in availability.

Meanwhile
fellow nairalanders
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Love the drink.

I like a Chilled Zobo drink with Meat Pie

Kelamma:
Really? Please where is that woman that sells zobo at my junction? Come and give me zobo to cure the hypertension that Buhari's hardships has caused.

You are a dullard! You know her shop and still asking us.

Zobo, Kunu and the rest are my top picks.

bettercreature:
You are a dullard! You know her shop and still asking us.

Abeg you fit go junction buy am for me? I get hypertension.

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Kelamma:
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Thanks OP. I have been drinking it for ages.

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Those adulterated zobo drinks made from finished hibiscus.. You end up drinking coloured water and sugar as Zobo... mtcheew Nigeria we are our own enemies

s3tt1ngz003:
Nigerians refuse to take advantage of this drink to make international recognition in the production of Zobo, despite all its benefits instead they killed the production thereby making it scarce in availability.

Meanwhile
fellow nairalanders
Pls I need any material regarding this topic

An examination of the effect of abandoned property on residential neighborhoods

Are you an Estate management student?

HelenBee:
Are you an Estate management student?

Yes ooooo

i prefer sobo to soft drinks anytime anyday

Lemme go and buy zobo this morning.

M

the one with sugar or ordinary sobo? cuz that thing called sobo can still kill person with the way em dey put sugar for inside it.