Okro, also known as the “ladies finger” is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is very nutritious as it is highly rich in carbohydrate, vitamins, water, and protein.
Gossypol has been used as a male contraceptive for years in china. some clinical research were 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 to red blood cells leading to haemolytic anaemia.
Conclusively, Okro in higher amount is not recommended in people with following conditions:
Anaemic people. Athletes.
Anaemic people. Athletes.
Women who complains of irregular menses.
Infertile men undergoing medical investigation and treatment.
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