Palm wine may be known as a tropical local alcoholic drink with a sweet taste when newly tapped and is liked by a large number of people who enjoy it sweet or sour, keeping them refreshed all the time, but it is much more.
Despite the fact that it accomplishes all of the above, most people are unaware that palm wine has a wealth of nutrients that give the body with several health benefits, which are detailed below.
In this article I will be listing the health benefits of consuming Palm wine according to publichealth.com and finelib.com. let’s get started:
1. It Enhances Eye Vision.
The abundance of vitamins in palm wine, such as vitamin C and B, play an important function in improving eye vision.
Potassium also keeps the eye healthy and moist, as a shortage of potassium can produce eye twitches or muscle spams as a result of eye dryness.
This benefit cannot be obtained from any other alcoholic beverage, even those that claim to do so.
2. Strengthen The Body’s Structure
Palm wine is high in protein, which is essential for the development and improvement of body cells, as well as the storage of nutrients in the body.
It also aids in the restoration of the body’s tissues, bone and muscular systems.
Palm wine is rich in amino acids, which serve as the building blocks for the macronutrient protein.
3. Enhances the appearance of the hair and skin.
Palm wine includes elements that aid in the nourishment of the skin – such as vitamins, zinc and magnesium – and also aids in the promotion of new body cells by eliminating and replacing dead cells in the body.
4. It’s used to treat rashes on the skin.
Palm wine can be used externally to treat rashes, eczema, and other skin disorders, especially in tiny children, in most countries.
It’s done by rubbing unadulterated palm wine on the problematic regions; the vitamins in the wine will help calm the skin and heal such skin problems.
5. Boosts Breast Milk Production.
Palm wine has long been the preferred beverage of lactating mothers in many African countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and others.
It has been shown to help mothers with low breast milk supply by increasing the flow necessary for adequate breastfeeding.
Most ailments and cures for various health disorders are derived from naturally existing plants and vegetations that our forefathers have been using for centuries.
6. It Reduce the risk of heart disease.
Palm wine is a great source of potassium, which aids in the proper functioning of the human body.
Potassium is beneficial to the body and aids in its proper functioning; the ideal level in the body is between 3.5 and 5 mmol/L.
Too much or too little potassium can cause irregular heartbeats, which can lead to serious and life-threatening health problems.
7. Cancer Fighter.
Antioxidant-rich foods are known to reduce cancer risk by preventing oxidation processes in the body, which can induce chemical reactions in the body, resulting in damage to key organs and cells, ulcers, inflammation, and other problems.
Vitamin B2 is one example of an antioxidant found in palm wine (Riboflavin).
Palm Wine Nutritional Values
It may not surprise you to learn that palm wine contains sugar, bacteria, and yeast (which causes fermentation), but it may surprise you to learn that it also contains protein, carbs, vitamin C, amino acids, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and vitamin B’s, among other minerals.
Consequences
While palm wine is essential for our health and is widely suggested for its nutritional benefits, it should not be consumed in excess, especially when it has been fermented.
The alcohol content in fermented palm wine is 2 or 3 times higher than that in other alcoholic drinks, which can cause hypertension, neurological problems, and failure of the body’s vital organs such as the liver and kidney. This causes the liver to work overtime to detoxify the system. Palm wine can also be used to make a variety of local gins, depending on the length of the fermenting process, but it still has negative effects on the body when consumed in excess.
Conclusion
Palm wine is rich in minerals and vitamins, which help to provide the body with the required nutrients, preventing deficiencies and improving hair, skin, fighting cancer, improving vision, and promoting heart health.
Source:
https://www.finelib.com/about/nigeria-food-produce/health-benefits-of-palm-wine/380