AFRICAN WALNUT AND OUR HEALTH

A.k.a. -Awusa or Asala in the western part of Nigeria.
-Ukpa in the Southern part of Nigeria
- Ngak or Kaso in Cameroun

A natural edible fruit with many functions:

1. A rich source of vitamins and minerals( Vit. E,B6,B7, thiamin , folate,magnesium, and iron)
2. Presence of omega 3 & 6 fatty acid which is very vital for the body in preventing diseases,blood clotting; it is vital for cell growth and immunity against infections.
3. It prevents heart disease because it contains amino-acid 1- arginine. It lowers the risk of sudden cardiac arrests and supports healthful cholesterol level. It controls heart deterioration because it contains powerful antioxidant like flavonol morin,quinon juglons, and tannin tellimagrand.
4. It is helpful in brain development because of its richness in Omega 3 fats and vitamin E which is highly needed by the brain as it supports the area of memory,enhances cognitive functions and supports increases inferential reasoning in adults.
5. It is anti- cancer because of the presence of high ascorbic acid,which is cancer fighting. It contains cancer fighting properties such as phytosterols , omega 3 fatty acid,antioxidant,which helps reduce the risk of prostrate and breast cancer in humans.
6. Walnut prevents Diabetes. People that are obese and with type 2 diabetes need it as essential part of their diet as it lowers the risk of diabetes.
   7.It improves fertility in men. It improves the quality of sperm in men, including vitality, motility and morphology.
7. It aids hair growth because it is high in vitamin B7 (biotin) that helps to reduce hair fall and strengthens the hair.
8. It helps in weight control because of presence of proteins,fibre and omega 3 which provide satiety.
9. It has ability of cleaning the kidneys. It stops asthma. It is used for elderly ones to cure constipation.
10. Its bark can be used in tea as laxative and chewed for toothache.
11. It is anti-ageing because of the presence of vitamin E, melatonin,manganese, selenium, ellagic acid and copout 16 different polyphenols which prevent cellular damage that can cause heart problems and ageing related diseases.
12. It is used to treat fibroid and to prevent pregnancy miscarriage.