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01/04/2020

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Human Immune Function

As everyone in the world comes to grips with the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic I thought it would be a good time for us to remind ourselves of how important our immune system is, how much we take it for granted and how much it is dependent upon our ability to provide it with the nutrition it needs to deliver its highest level of protection. This is a message the SAB has been delivering for decades, but it has never been more appropriate than right now.

Science has proven that our immune function is nutrition dependent. That the absence or presence of important nutritional components has a profound impact on our immune capacity, its ability to protect us and thus our survival. When nutrition is poor, our immune systems are compromised, but when nutrition is good our immune systems are good. When our nutrition is great our immune systems can reach their highest potential to protect us from the widest array of challenges.

It's never too late to work on maximising your immune system's ability to protect you! Focusing on immune boosting and immune balancing nutrition is something everyone can do. It's not a question of if it is possible, it's only a question of how strongly we all embrace it.

Without going too deeply into this highly complex and critical topic there are a few key points about nutrition and immune function that I want to reaffirm. First a few fundamental definitions...

Nutrition – is the nourishment or energy received from the foods and nutrients delivered by the diet to support and promote health and growth.
Malnutrition – is over consumption or under consumption of nourishment or energy needed to support health and growth and resulting in a negative health impact.
For the purpose of this message I will focus on the impact of undernutrition, and the dietary deficiencies and inadequacies it represents, on immune function. Undernutrition is a form of malnutrition where intake fails to meet needs. Undernutrition results in immune dysfunction or compromise.

Why getting essential vitamin and minerals are so important:
The relationship between nutrition and immune function has been well and clearly established by decades of scientific investigation. Undernutrition, or deficiency of key essential vitamins and minerals, is known to result in immune dysfunction or compromise. Immune-compromising vitamin and mineral deficiencies include vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, and B12, folic acid, zinc, iron, copper, and selenium. This is not a new idea, but I felt that an article published in the January 2020 issue of the journal Nutrients, titled "A Review of Micronutrients and the Immune System-Working in Harmony to Reduce the Risk of Infection" was timely, and strongly reaffirms this well-known reality. They state, "Adequate amounts are essential to ensure proper function of physical barriers and immune cells; however, daily micronutrient intakes necessary to support immune function may be higher than current recommended dietary allowances."

The presence or absence of these immune-centric vitamins and minerals "modulates" our immune capability and strength. Simply stated, that means when they are low in the diet, immune power is compromised or suppressed. Conversely, when they are abundant in the diet immune power is elevated. Sadly, most people are deficient in one or more of these key essential nutrients.

The vital roles of whole-food nutrients.
In addition to these Immune-centric vitamins and minerals there is a great and growing body of evidence that other whole-food nutrients play critical roles in immune function. Like the vitamins and minerals above, their presence or absence modulates our immune capacity.

Carotenoids are a great example. These lipid soluble, colourful components that make carrots orange or peppers red are well documented in scientific literature to be immune modulators. Remember, modulation means when carotenoids are low in the diet immune capacity is suppressed. Conversely, when they are abundant in the diet immune capacity is elevated. This immune modulating effect has been shown in powerful clinical studies, including those done on NeoLife Carotenoid Complex and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Polyphenols, which include Flavonoids, are another example of immune modulating whole-food nutrients. Amongst a growing body of evidence of immunological benefit, a 2018 review article in the Journal of Immunology Research titled "Regulation of Immune Function by Polyphenols" points out in their opening comments that "Polyphenols promote immunity to foreign pathogens via various pathways. Different immune cells express multiple types of polyphenol receptors that recognise and allow cellular uptake of polyphenols, which subsequently activate signalling pathways to initiate immune response."
The role of omega-3 fatty acids in immune function has not gotten the same level of attention as other nutrient groups. They are known more for their heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory benefits. NeoLife research first touched on omega-3's and immune function in our 2007 clinical trial that showed inflammatory balancing benefits. That was followed by evidence showing promotion of biomarkers of inflammation resolution and healing. More recently, evidence has emerged regarding their critical roles as signalling molecules, helping to coordinate and regulate the activity of immune cells.
There is a great deal more to the importance of nutrition for optimal health and immunity. Thousands of articles and books have been written on the topic, but for the purpose of this message I will leave it here for now.

If the above information sounds like what we've been saying about core nutritional products like Pro Vitality it shouldn't be surprising. The importance of the wide array of nutrients it can contribute to lifelong health and vitality is an irrefutable reality of human biochemistry. As always, we strongly advise making these whole-foods the dominant components of your diet, for all the many benefits they provide, including immune strength. It remains however that most people are unable to get that done.
Pro Vitality is a perfect choice to help bridge those immune compromising nutritional gaps.

Be well,
John R. Miller

24/03/2020

Coronavirus symptoms – what to do if you have a sore throat, cough or fever and how to tell if it’s NOT cold or flu
ThesunMar 19, 2020Read original

THE coronavirus pandemic has affected thousands of people across the globe - with cases in 183 countries.
And in the UK alone, the confirmed number of those infected with Covid-19 now stands at 3,269 with the death toll today rising to 145.
⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates

What is coronavirus?
Coronavirus is the name for a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as SARS.
The new disease that emerged in China in December has never been seen in humans before the current outbreak.

Its been called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by the World Health Organisation and causes an illness thats now named Covid-19.

The new strain is thought to have jumped from bats to humans, via a possible but unknown animal, in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

What are the early warning signs?
As Covid-19 is a new virus, experts are still working to understand it.

However, health officials say the most common symptoms of coronavirus infection usually include:

A dry cough

A high temperature

Shortness of breath

Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhoea - but these are usually mild and begin gradually.

Developing these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have the illness and they are similar to other illnesses, such as the common cold or flu.

Some people will not develop all of these symptoms - and some might not even show symptoms at all, experts say.

Sir Patrick Vallance, the UKs chief scientific adviser, said: "It looks quite likely that there is some degree of asymptomatic transmission.

"There’s definitely quite a lot of transmission very early in the disease when there are very mild symptoms."

Tap to see where COVID-19 is near you

Around one out of every six who gets Covid-19 become seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing, according to the WHO.

Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are at most risk developing serious illness.

This can include pneumonia and swelling in the lungs, which can make it hard for the lungs to pass oxygen into the bloodstream - leading to organ failure and death.

Severe pneumonia can kill people by causing them to "drown" in the fluid flooding their lungs.

People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention, the WHO says.

How does coronavirus differ from flu?
The symptoms of coronavirus are similar to other respiratory illnesses such as the flu and the common cold.

However, with the flu, symptoms can come on much quicker than with coronavirus.

According to the NHS, signs of flu include:

You can treat yourself for flu by getting rest and staying warm.

Taking paracetamol or ibuprofen can lower your temperature and treat aches and pains.

Drinking plenty of water will help avoid dehydration.

The flu vaccine reduces the risk of catching flu, as well as spreading it to others.

Its more effective to get the vaccine before the start of the flu season, which tends to run from December to March.

How quickly do coronavirus symptoms come on?
The virus is believed to be transmitted between people through droplets spread from coughing and touching or shaking hands.
While sneezing is not a symptom of the new coronavirus, it also thought to be a way that droplets can be spread.

Symptoms are thought to appear between two and 11 days.
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17/03/2020

The Effects of High Cholesterol on the Body
Medically reviewed by Judith Marcin, MD on August 29, 2018 — Written by Stephanie Watson
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood and in your cells. Your liver makes most of the cholesterol in your body. The rest comes from foods you eat. Cholesterol travels in your blood bundled up in packets called lipoproteins.

Cholesterol comes in two forms:

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the “bad,” unhealthy kind of cholesterol. LDL cholesterol can build up in your arteries and form fatty, waxy deposits called plaques.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the “good,” healthy kind of cholesterol. It transports excess cholesterol out of your arteries to your liver, which removes it from your body.

Cholesterol itself isn’t bad. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and digestive fluids. Cholesterol also helps your organs function properly.

Yet having too much LDL cholesterol can be a problem. High LDL cholesterol over time can damage your arteries, contribute to heart disease, and increase your risk for a stroke. Getting your cholesterol checked at regular doctor visits and lowering your heart disease risk with diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, and medication can help decrease complications associated with heart disease and improve quality of life.

Cardiovascular and circulatory systems
When you have too much LDL cholesterol in your body it can build up in your arteries, clogging them and making them less flexible. Hardening of the arteries is called atherosclerosis. Blood doesn’t flow as well through stiff arteries, so your heart has to work harder to push blood through them. Over time, as plaque builds up in your arteries, you can develop heart disease.

Plaque buildup in coronary arteries can disrupt the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle. This may cause chest pain called angina. Angina isn’t a heart attack, but it is a temporary disruption of blood flow. It’s a warning that you’re at risk for a heart attack. A piece of plaque can eventually break off and form a clot or the artery may continue to become narrowed which can fully block blood flow to your heart, leading to a heart attack. If this process occurs in the arteries going to the brain or within the brain it can lead to a stroke.

Plaque can also block the flow of blood to arteries that supply blood to your intestinal tract, legs, and feet. This is called peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Endocrine system
Your body’s hormone-producing glands use cholesterol to make hormones such as estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol. Hormones can also have an effect on your body’s cholesterol levels. Research has shown that as estrogen levels rise during a woman’s menstrual cycle, HDL cholesterol levels also go up, and LDL cholesterol levels decline. This may be one reason why a woman’s risk for heart disease increases after menopause, when estrogen levels drop.

Lowered production of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) leads to an increase in total and LDL cholesterol. Excess thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) has the opposite effect. Androgen deprivation therapy, which reduces levels of male hormones to stop prostate cancer growth, can raise LDL cholesterol levels. A deficiency of growth hormone can also raise LDL cholesterol levels.

Nervous system
Cholesterol is an essential component of the human brain. In fact, the brain contains about 25 percent of the body’s entire supply of cholesterol. This fat is essential for the development and protection of nerve cells, which enable the brain to communicate with the rest of the body.

While you need some cholesterol for your brain to function optimally, too much of it can be damaging. Excess cholesterol in the arteries can lead to strokes — a disruption in blood flow that can damage parts of the brain, leading to loss of memory, movement, difficulty with swallowing and speech and other functions.

High blood cholesterol on its own has also been implicated in the loss of memory and mental function. Having high blood cholesterol may accelerate the formation of beta-amyloid plaques, the sticky protein deposits that damage the brain in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Digestive system
In the digestive system, cholesterol is essential for the production of bile — a substance that helps your body break down foods and absorb nutrients in your intestines. But if you have too much cholesterol in your bile, the excess forms into crystals and then hard stones in your gallbladder. Gallstones can be very painful.

Keeping an eye on your cholesterol level with recommended blood tests and lowering your risk for heart disease will help improve your overall quality of life.The Effects of High Cholesterol on the Body
Medically reviewed by Judith Marcin, MD on August 29, 2018 — Written by Stephanie Watson
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood and in your cells. Your liver makes most of the cholesterol in your body. The rest comes from foods you eat. Cholesterol travels in your blood bundled up in packets called lipoproteins.

Cholesterol comes in two forms:

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the “bad,” unhealthy kind of cholesterol. LDL cholesterol can build up in your arteries and form fatty, waxy deposits called plaques.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the “good,” healthy kind of cholesterol. It transports excess cholesterol out of your arteries to your liver, which removes it from your body.

Cholesterol itself isn’t bad. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and digestive fluids. Cholesterol also helps your organs function properly.

Yet having too much LDL cholesterol can be a problem. High LDL cholesterol over time can damage your arteries, contribute to heart disease, and increase your risk for a stroke. Getting your cholesterol checked at regular doctor visits and lowering your heart disease risk with diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, and medication can help decrease complications associated with heart disease and improve quality of life.

Cardiovascular and circulatory systems
When you have too much LDL cholesterol in your body it can build up in your arteries, clogging them and making them less flexible. Hardening of the arteries is called atherosclerosis. Blood doesn’t flow as well through stiff arteries, so your heart has to work harder to push blood through them. Over time, as plaque builds up in your arteries, you can develop heart disease.

Plaque buildup in coronary arteries can disrupt the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle. This may cause chest pain called angina. Angina isn’t a heart attack, but it is a temporary disruption of blood flow. It’s a warning that you’re at risk for a heart attack. A piece of plaque can eventually break off and form a clot or the artery may continue to become narrowed which can fully block blood flow to your heart, leading to a heart attack. If this process occurs in the arteries going to the brain or within the brain it can lead to a stroke.

Plaque can also block the flow of blood to arteries that supply blood to your intestinal tract, legs, and feet. This is called peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Endocrine system
Your body’s hormone-producing glands use cholesterol to make hormones such as estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol. Hormones can also have an effect on your body’s cholesterol levels. Research has shown that as estrogen levels rise during a woman’s menstrual cycle, HDL cholesterol levels also go up, and LDL cholesterol levels decline. This may be one reason why a woman’s risk for heart disease increases after menopause, when estrogen levels drop.

Lowered production of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) leads to an increase in total and LDL cholesterol. Excess thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) has the opposite effect. Androgen deprivation therapy, which reduces levels of male hormones to stop prostate cancer growth, can raise LDL cholesterol levels. A deficiency of growth hormone can also raise LDL cholesterol levels.

Nervous system
Cholesterol is an essential component of the human brain. In fact, the brain contains about 25 percent of the body’s entire supply of cholesterol. This fat is essential for the development and protection of nerve cells, which enable the brain to communicate with the rest of the body.

While you need some cholesterol for your brain to function optimally, too much of it can be damaging. Excess cholesterol in the arteries can lead to strokes — a disruption in blood flow that can damage parts of the brain, leading to loss of memory, movement, difficulty with swallowing and speech and other functions.

High blood cholesterol on its own has also been implicated in the loss of memory and mental function. Having high blood cholesterol may accelerate the formation of beta-amyloid plaques, the sticky protein deposits that damage the brain in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Digestive system
In the digestive system, cholesterol is essential for the production of bile — a substance that helps your body break down foods and absorb nutrients in your intestines. But if you have too much cholesterol in your bile, the excess forms into crystals and then hard stones in your gallbladder. Gallstones can be very painful.

Keeping an eye on your cholesterol level with recommended blood tests and lowering your risk for heart disease will help improve your overall quality of life.

17/03/2020

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13/03/2020

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19/02/2020

BENEFITS OF BANANA

You know a fruit is powerhouse of nutrients when it can be savoured equally both in its raw and ripe forms. Not many fruits around the world enjoy such a massive fan following. Banana is one such fruit, which is mainstay in every fruit basket around the globe. In India however, bananas are also cherished in their raw form. Green banana or kaccha kela is part of many savoury Indian preparations. It can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, batter-fried, deep-fried, mashed and curried, and also be used as a stuffing, in salads or in dips. In Kerala, you can also find chips made of raw banana. Macrobiotic nutritionist and Health practitioner Shilpa Arora says, "Green bananas are full of fibre with are good for people with digestive and bowel problems. It is especially beneficial for people with IBS and constipation. It is loaded with potassium, which acts as a vasodilator. Potassium helps in regulating blood pressure levels. It is a powerhouse of nutrients, that works effectively for diabetics. It enables slow release in sugar. Green banana needs to be cooked for better absorption of nutrients.
1. Full of Fibre

Green bananas are an excellent source of fibre. Fibres play an essential role in ensuring digestive health as well as our heart health. About 100 grams of banana has 2.6 grams of fibre. Fibres add bulk to the stool, aiding bowel regularity and facilitating smooth digestion. Consuming foods rich in fibre helps maintaining blood sugar levels. Fibres also ensure low cholesterol levels, which in turn reduces risk of stroke or attack.
(Also Read: 5 High Fibre, Weight- Loss Friendly Snacks You Can Munch Through The Day)

Green bananas are an excellent source of fibre.

2. Good for Heart
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Just like the ripe bananas, green bananas too are extremely rich in potassium. You would be surprised to know that 1-cup serving of boiled green bananas contains 531 milligrams of potassium. Potassium plays an essential role in proper kidney function. Potassium is also a vasodilator, which helps in ensuring that the blood pressure levels are in check.

(Also Read: 7 Early Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack You Should Know)

Just like the ripe bananas, green bananas too are extremely rich in potassium

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3. Weight Loss Benefits

Green bananas are full of dietary fibres. Fibres takes the longest to digest, which in turn induces the feeling of satiety and fullness. When you feel full, your cravings are suppressed and you don't go out bingeing on other fattening foods.

(Also Read: How To Lose Weight: 100 Weight Loss Tips | All You Need To Know For Shedding Pounds)

Fibres takes the longest to digest, which in turn induces the feeling of satiety and fullness.
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4. Excellent Source Of Vitamins

Green bananas are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. In addition to potassium, raw bananas are rich source of vitamin C and vitamin B6. It also facilitate absorption of essential minerals and nutrients, especially calcium.

5. Good for diabetics

Raw bananas have low sugar content. It's glycemic index is 30. Foods that are low on glycemic index 55 or less are digested, absorbed and metabolised slowly, thereby ensuring there is no sudden surge in blood sugar levels. Raw bananas are also rich in dietary fibres which is also a highly recommended nutrient for diabetics.

(Also Read: 5 Vegetables You Must Include In Your Diabetes Diet​)

Green banana is an excellent food for diabetics

6. Good Source of resistant starch

Raw bananas are a good source of resistant starch. Resistant starch is a type of starch that isn't fully broken down and absorbed by your body during the time of digestion. It is turned into short-chain fatty acids by intestinal bacteria. Resistant starch helps keep cholesterol in check.

Green bananas are rich in resistant starch

7. Tummy problems

The rich fibre content of raw bananas can help ease conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome and constipation. You can have them steamed or boiled with a pinch of salt.

The rich fibre content of raw bananas can help ease conditions like irritable bowel syndrome



Steamed or boiled green bananas are some of the healthiest ways to have green bananas. Frying raw bananas would amount to excess calorie load. When purchasing, opt for the ones with fresh, green peel and without any discolouration, bruises or dark spots. 'Tis the time to start loading up on the wonder fruit already!

18/02/2020

18/02/2020

Corona Virus finally hits Africa, as Nigerian Minister searches for Nigerian with cure
opera.comFeb 14, 2020 10:55 PM

A yet to be named national on the Egyptian soil has been identified to be carrying the Corona virus in Africa. He has been immediately restricted in a hospital to avoid further contact with other people.

However, it was reported that he is yet to show any clinical symptoms of the virus infection.

In a related development, the Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has revealed that the Nigerian community of Scientists, the Researchers in the University community, private laboratories and Research institute across Nigeria are encouraged to carry out extensive research to immediately discover the cure for Corona virus and in particular too, Lassa fever.

He also further revealed that a reward of 36 million naira will be given to anyone who finds a cure for the disparaging virus wrecking havoc on the world.

The Corona virus has been identified to be a new strain of virus not found in humans before. According to statistics, about 64, 576 cases of infection have been confirmed, 177,985 people have been Quarantined while a total number of about 1,395 have died and about 7,471 people have recovered.

Going by the assurances of the Nigerian Minister of Health, many are of the opinion that Nigeria is adequately prepared to tackle the virus in a case it is carried to Nigeria, while some are of the opinion that it will be disastrous and uncurtailed if it hits Nigeria. What is your opinion.

21/01/2020

These Nigerian foods can help boost s***m count in men. I will try my best to restrict this list to natural foods (Organic). No processed or preserved foods. There are so many Nigerian foods that act as s***m booster if eaten regular. These foods are s***m boosters because they are loaded with s***m count boosting nutrients.
List of Nigerian foods that increase s***m count

Beans. Beans is rich in zinc. That nutrient plays a very vital role in s***m development. There are so many different species of beans in Nigeria; We have the brown beans, black beans, black and brown eyed pea, green peas, runner beans also known as green beans, and so many other beans types. These beans can help boost s***m count. Eat beans often. Zinc deficiency has been blamed for low-s***m-motility. Zinc is found in the testicles and that’s where s***m is produced.There are very many ways of serving beans. You can vary this so that it doesn’t get boring. If you serve beans in different forms, you won’t even know that you eat it very often.Serve beans as:
Moi moi
Beans porridge
Akara
Farm house
Groundnuts: Groundnuts also contain a good amount of zinc to help in s***m production. There is a recipe for groundnut soup on the blog. Groundnuts can also be eaten boiled, fried and even roasted.
See some benefits of groundnut soup for men.
Just like cashew nuts and African walnuts, groundnut does not only increase s***m production in men but also improves s*x drive (Libido). Try this Nigerian groundnut soup cooked with ugu leaves (Fluted pumpkin)
Green leafy vegetables like ugu leaves, green amaranth, water leaf. Dark green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, folic acid and Iron. Eating green leafy vegetables has been made easy with all the different Nigerian vegetable soups available. How green leaf vegetables boost s***m count is by improving your s*xual and overall health with all those nutrients.
Bananas contain an enzyme called Bromelain that helps in increasing the production of testosterone.. Now you know why eating bananas is very important to boost s***m count. Bananas also contain Vitamin BA. This vitamin helps to boost the body’s s***m production abilities. You can snack regularly on bananas or eat them with cooked rice. Unripe Bananas can also be cooked like plantain and eaten healthy. Try unripe banana ikokore recipe. With your blender, you can make banana smoothies and drink up to help boost s***m count. Eating just three bananas a week can help increase s***m production.
Eat eggs; boiled eggs, fried eggs, scrambled eggs, poached or even just added to stir fries and sauces. Eggs are rich in vitamins and selenium. Selenium helps in s***m production in the testicles.
Unripe plantains help to thicken semen and increase your s***m volume. Eat them as plantain porridge, boiled unripe plantains served with beans porridge, boiled unripe plantains with vegetable soups, unripe plantains with stew, roasted plantain and so on.
Okra; There is an ongoing argument on okra and men’s fertility. While some argue that the zinc in okra is good for s***m production, others say that the enzyme gossypol can be detrimental to s***m production and that men shouldn’t eat much okra.
Beef. There is so much of beef in Nigeria and that’s a good thing for men that are not vegetarians. Beef is rich i9n zinc. For vegetarians, there are so many other sources of zinc like green vegetables, legumes (beans) and nuts.
Citrus Fruits: Citrus Fruits like oranges, tangerine, lemons, limes are rich in vitamin Care very rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that’s great when it comes to male fertility.
Garlic and onion too can help boost s***m count. These are sulphur-rich-foods. They increase antioxidant glutathione levels in the body and this good for both male and female s*xual health and can boost s***m fertility in men. Eat onion in salads, cook Nigerian foods with onion and garlic. Add onion and garlic to stews. Blend onion and garlic and add to fish and meat marinades.
Those are Nigerian foods that boost s***m count. If you know other Nigerian foods that can help men with low s***m count, kindly share by leaving a comment below…