THE
Hibiscus drink popularly known as Zobo is a super drink which is slightly
thick, colourful, pleasant and tasty. The Hibiscus leaf is used in many parts
of the world to make both cold and hot drinks. It contains a high concentration
of water-soluble antioxidants and is filled with huge amounts of vitamin C.
Zobo, an ancient local drink, which has been consumed in several parts of the
world for centuries, is also used to help treat several health problems such as
high blood pressure, loss of appetite, liver diseases and fever among others.
Zobo
drink contains 15 to 30 percent organic acids which include citric acid, maleic
acid, and tartaric acid. It also contains acidic polysaccharides and flavonoid
glycosides, such as cyanidin and delphinine. The drink is popular as a natural
diuretic and is used traditionally as a mild medicine. Dieters and people with
kidney problems often take it without adding sugar for its beneficial
properties.
Also,
nutritionists said the drink could be very effective in the management of
hypertension because it has some anti-hypertensive properties, which helps to
reduce cholesterol level, hypertension, high blood pressure, diabetes and
constipation. It also helps to retain fluid in the body system and has
antibacterial properties which help to kill bacteria and worms in the body
system. It is caffeine-free and has riboflavin, niacin, carotene, calcium, and
iron, which are all nutritionally necessary.
However,
although hibiscus seems to be safe for most people, research findings show that
it is unsafe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Findings also reveal
that the drink has no harmful effect on the liver but when consumed in high
doses could be harmful to the kidney
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