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bambara nut (okpa)

Vendor: Soareasy

₦ 4,500.00

Bambara groundnuts contains good amount of amino acid tryptophan, which helps in secretion of serotonin in the brain. It regulars healthy sleeping pattern and induces a good sleep. Serotonin also has other effects on the activity related to the brain namely battles depression, alleviates mood swings and helps to control weight.


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Bambara nut in Nigeria is called Okpa. Okpa is a dish prepared by the Igbo people with a type of beans known as bambara nuts. It is common in Enugu state and Niger state and classified as a traditional Nigerian delicacy. Other ethnic groups also eat it (with pap or alone). Other Igbo names for okpa include ịgba and ntucha.

Bambara nut protein has bioactive properties that can help prevent or treat chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Bambara nut protein can be hydrolyzed by enzymes to produce peptides that have antioxidant, antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory activities.

Bambara groundnuts contains good amount of amino acid tryptophan, which helps in secretion of serotonin in the brain. It regulars healthy sleeping pattern and induces a good sleep. Serotonin also has other effects on the activity related to the brain namely battles depression, alleviates mood swings and helps to control weight.

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