By Emmanuel Chiedu SB | 

Palm-wine is an alcoholic drink gotten from the sap of various species of palm trees like coconut palms, date palms, Palmyra. It is also known as Toddy-palm.

Palm-wine is a very popular drink in Nigeria, it is also common in places like Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, and some countries in Asia.

In Nigeria in particular, palm-wine is used as Kola for visitors and also used to perform traditional rites during traditional events like marriages.

Many believe it is good for the body because of its many nutritional values, but that should not be the reason for turning a blind eye to its many dangers to the body.

While the benefits may include that it is good for the eyes, because it has been found to have a high content of Vitamins A which helps to improve the eye sight, and many other nutritional values. Some of its disadvantages will make you to consider quitting palm-wine.

Some of its bad side includes the following:

* The ethanol content in palm-wine can affect liver function and lipid metabolism in utero of a pregnant female.

* Palm-wine could give rise to neurological symptoms like affecting body rigidity and muscle contraction.

* It causes damage of liver accumulating fat in the liver.

* Palm-wine decreases blood clotting factor, leading to uncontrolled bleeding.

* It also can weaken heart muscle and ability to pump blood.

* Palm-wine adversely affect blood pressure and increases risk of heart attacks.

* Lastly, note that Fermented palm-wine contains a high percentage of alcohol, which is probably higher than what is found in some of the alcoholic beverages we drink. Since the lifespan of palm-wine is only 12 hours, that means what we mostly have is fermented palm-wine which destroys the kidney, liver and other systems in the body. This can also cause hypertension. 



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All this grammer For palmy again!

Let people rather wori abt d can n bottle drinks. Cos I knw its preserved by chemicals, that's why they do foam up wen open.

Wetin come remain to drink.. u people rarely state d disadvantages of soft drinks. Keep preaching against alcoholic drinks & keep consuming soft drinks; I bet u think soft drinks are any better

Palm wine has more advantages than disadvantages.
Just drink moderately.

Why you should not avoid palm wine

1• Palm wine improves eyesight
Palm wine helps in maintaining good eye health. This is because it contains the antioxidant Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which is also found in other fruits and vegetables. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) also helps in improving our vision. This is why some school of thought argue that our grandparents in the village have better eyesight than us because palm wine is their beverage.

2• Reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases
Research has showed that drinking moderate amounts of palm wine has been associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure. This study was conducted by Lingberg and Ezra in 2008. Palm wine contains potassium which has been proven by research to improve heart health and bring down hypertension.  However drinking it in excess has adverse effects like destroying the liver.

3• Palm wine can help fight against cancer
Palm wine contains vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin. Riboflavin is an antioxidant which helps in the fight against some cancer causing agents called free radicals.

4• Palm wine helps in maintaining a healthy hair, skin and nails
The Iron and vitamin B complex found in palm wine are needed for a healthy skin, hair and nail. Iron is very essential for the development, growth and functioning of some cells in our body. This property of palm wine makes it helpful in promoting wound healing by repairing our tissues and promoting the growth of healthy cells.

5• Palm wine promotes lactation
Palm wine is being used by many natural healers in Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and other parts of Africa to help a lactating mother when she has limited breast milk production. Research is needed to investigate the property of palm wine that makes it stimulate the production of breast milk.






So Op,what are you saying?

REMMEI:
Why you should not avoid palm wine

1• Palm wine improves eyesight
Palm wine helps in maintaining good eye health. This is because it contains the antioxidant Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which is also found in other fruits and vegetables. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) also helps in improving our vision. This is why some school of thought argue that our grandparents in the village have better eyesight than us because palm wine is their beverage.

2• Reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases
Research has showed that drinking moderate amounts of palm wine has been associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure. This study was conducted by Lingberg and Ezra in 2008. Palm wine contains potassium which has been proven by research to improve heart health and bring down hypertension.  However drinking it in excess has adverse effects like destroying the liver.

3• Palm wine can help fight against cancer
Palm wine contains vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin. Riboflavin is an antioxidant which helps in the fight against some cancer causing agents called free radicals.

4• Palm wine helps in maintaining a healthy hair, skin and nails
The Iron and vitamin B complex found in palm wine are needed for a healthy skin, hair and nail. Iron is very essential for the development, growth and functioning of some cells in our body. This property of palm wine makes it helpful in promoting wound healing by repairing our tissues and promoting the growth of healthy cells.

5• Palm wine promotes lactation
Palm wine is being used by many natural healers in Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and other parts of Africa to help a lactating mother when she has limited breast milk production. Research is needed to investigate the property of palm wine that makes it stimulate the production of breast milk.






So Op,what are you saying?

What I'm saying is that we should not close our eyes to the disadvantages simply because it has advantages.

badohemmy:



What I'm saying is that we should not close our eyes to the disadvantages simply because it has advantages.

I just heard your say.. Even excessive consumption of water could be hazardous to ones health.

REMMEI:




I just heard your say.. Even excessive consumption of water could be hazardous to ones health.

It's not about excessive drinking like u just made it to be! but by drinking it at all, especially 12 hours after tapping