NAN reports that the event was witnessed by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, some cabinet Ministers, other justices of the Supreme Court, the governors of Oyo and Ondo States, Seyi Makinde and Rotimi Akeredolu respectively.
Mr Ariwoola was appointed as acting CJN on 27 June, following the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad, on health grounds.
Mr Ariwoola was appointed a justice of the Supreme Court on 22 November, 2011 by President Goodluck Jonathan.
He is an indigene of Iseyin in Oyo State.
Speaking to State House correspondents after the swearing in, the CJN appealed to politicians in the country to allow the judiciary function properly as the 2023 elections approach while promising reforms at the apex court.
Mr Makinde, who also spoke to the correspondents, expressed gratitude on behalf of the people and government of Oyo state to the president.
Meanwhile, the council observed a minute silence in honour of a former Minister for Special Duties and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Vincent Ogbulafor, who died recently.
The 2023 general elections may present an opportunity to reset the minds of Kwarans that government can deliver real benefits of democracy, former Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi has said.
Reflecting on the ‘Otogo’ revolution which swept the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, out of power in 2019 in Kwara State, coupled with the APC’s inability to fulfil campaign promises, Bolaji said “the greatest challenge our government will face in 2023, is how to regain the trust and confidence of the people who have concluded based on their experience that all politicians are the same.
“The political elite”, he noted, “will need to recommit to the service of the people, we need to prove the people wrong by acting in their interest.
“This will require a whole set of new thinking and fresh perspectives about the purpose of our politics and how politics can be deployed in the service of the common good,” he added.
Bolaji, who is the PDP candidate for Kwara Central Senatorial District in next year’s general elections, said, ‘Otoge’ will continue to affect the psyche of the people for a long time to come and will continue to influence their political behaviour well into the future.
Speaking on “Leadership and Character” at a PDP function titled “Kwara Talk Show: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, our dream of Kwara” in Ilorin, for next year’s general elections, the former Minister, lamented that ” people no longer believe in politicians.
Despite President Muhammadu Buhari recently scoring his administration high on development indices ranging from security, energy and infrastructures recently, the Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has blamed the lapses still bedevilling the oil and gas sector on the Federal Government.
El Rufai claimed the lessons drawn from the telecommunications sector have shown that total or full deregulation of the oil and gas sector was the only way out of the problems the sector is frost with.The governor who appeared on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday aired his opinion on the occasion of the seventh edition of KadInvest.
The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory said nothing significant has changed with the commercialisation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company in July 2022, insisting that NNPC constitutes Nigeria’s biggest problem and should be privatised.
He argued that though the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mele Kyari may be trying to make an impact, the company has failed and has no business being in the sector.
He went down memory lane, citing an example of the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited which he said was at its lowest ebb until the private sector came in and revolutionized the telecoms business.
His words, “I am giving this example so that when I say the government should get out of oil and gas, people should not think it is crazy; it is not. The Nigerian Government should not be a player in the oil and gas sector. It should just give up and get out, it has failed. By every measure, it has failed.
The Governor further argued that the Federal Government should get out of the power sector and privatise it for the country to overcome the hydra-headed and decades-long challenges of the sector.
He said he strongly believes that the government should sell everything in the oil and gas sector. Commenting on the commercialisation of the NNPC, he restated, “Nothing has changed, they are still taking our money, declaring profit that we don’t see the dividends”.
It would be recalled that the Federal Government recently effected some changes in the nomenclature of the NNPC, registering it with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and changing its name to NNPC Limited.
The Cedi depreciated against the dollar again this week, trading at 10.58 from 10.45 at last week’s close, having briefly touched a record low of 10.63 on Tuesday. Annual inflation hit a record high 37.2% in September, up from 33.9% in August.
Ghana’s interest rate is currently at 24.5%, its highest level since 2017 following last week’s 250 basis point hike.
Given that inflation is being driven mainly by the supply side, the bank’s rate hikes are not proving as effective in curbing rising prices.
Fitch Ratings has warned that a sovereign debt default is a real possibility, with any kind of domestic restructuring likely to severely impact the local banking sector.
Against that backdrop, we expect the Cedi to continue weakening towards the 11 level in the near term.
IMF meetings signal Africa financial support
The IMF at its annual meetings in Washington this week indicated increased support for economic recovery in Africa.
The IMF wants to speed up long-delayed debt restructurings for Zambia and Chad to institute by year-end.
In Zambia, a combination of tighter monetary and fiscal policies and the elimination of custom duties have tamed inflation to 9.9% from 21% in the past year.
The Kwacha has been Africa’s best performing currency, rallying around 18% year to date, after Zambia secured a $1.3bn bailout package from the IMF.
Prospects remain positive given the debt restructuring plans to be concluded this year in addition to improved global consumption for the copper producing country.
Debt restructuring should also help spur recovery for Chad amid a pick-up in oil and agricultural output. In other news from the IMF meetings, the Fund is seeking to include clauses in future debt contracts that will allow borrowers to suspend debt servicing commitments in the event of a climate shock.
Meanwhile, Rwanda is set to become the first African country to benefit from a $40bn Resilience and Sustainability trust fund set up by the IMF to help countries deal with the impact of climate change. A $310m staff-level agreement reached with the IMF will enable the Rwandan government to integrate climate-related considerations into its overall fiscal reforms.
The Rwandan franc has contracted by about 5% in the past year to RWF 1065 per dollar, against a backdrop of inflation soaring to 23.9% this year amid continued dependence on Russian wheat and fertilizer.
A combination of the country’s economic reforms and an agreed IMF climate change related support programme could be a long-term boost for the currency.
Naira
Naira weakens as Nigeria considers debt restructuring
The Naira continued its slide against the dollar this week, trading at 734 from 722 at last week’s close, as Nigeria’s government said it was considering options to restructure its debt.
Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed said the country has appointed a consultant to look at ways to ease its debt burden, such as extending repayment periods, according to Bloomberg.
Nigeria’s oil output continues to decline amid rising oil theft and vandalism, with the country now Africa’s fourth biggest crude producer behind Angola, Libya and Algeria, having started the year as the continent’s largest.
That is piling further pressure on the Naira given that oil revenues are by far the biggest source of FX for the central bank.
We expect further depreciation in the unofficial market in the short term as demand pressures continue to weigh heavily on the local currency.
Rand
Risk-off drives Rand lower as planned power cuts ease
The Rand weakened against the dollar, trading at 18.18 from 18.04 at Friday’s close as risk-on sentiment of last week was snuffed out amid concerns about global growth and an escalation of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
On the domestic front, planned power cuts are expected to ease this week.
A workers’ strike at freight company Transnet has seen South African coal exports slow to the lowest level in a year, causing coal prices to jump higher.
Europe’s increased dependence on South African coal amid the ongoing energy crisis is likely to provide some support to the Rand in the months ahead.
For the near term, we expect the Rand to continue trading in line with global risk sentiment.
Egypt
Egypt Pound at record low as banks limit FX withdrawals
The Pound edged to a fresh low against the dollar, trading at 19.69 from 19.66 at last week’s close.
Egyptian banks have been taking steps in recent days to limit the withdrawal of foreign currency to protect against a scarcity of dollars in the country.
The central bank is also considering allowing non-deliverable forwards so companies and investors can hedge exposure to large swings in the Pound. Meantime, annual inflation climbed to 15% in September from 14.6% a month earlier, pushed higher by rising food and transportation costs.
We expect the Pound to weaken further in the coming days, although Egypt’s hosting of next month’s UN climate change conference COP 27 could help drive FX inflows with increased visitors.
Kenya
Shilling slides as Kenya reserves hit 7-year low
The Shilling depreciated against the dollar, trading at 120.80/121.00 from 120.70/120.90 at last week’s close—just shy of a record low—due to increased dollar demand by importers in the oil, energy and manufacturing sectors.
Economic growth slowed for a fourth consecutive quarter, hitting 5.2% in Q2 of the financial year from 6.8% in the previous three-month period as election-related uncertainty and the worst drought in 40 years weighed on activity.
To support the Shilling, the central bank sold an unspecified amount of dollars.
Kenya’s FX reserves fell to $7.3bn last week from $7.4bn a week earlier—the lowest level in seven years—amid lower foreign funding, faster import growth and a slowdown in remittances.
We expect the Shilling to stabilise in the coming week as the central bank continues to dip into reserves to cushion against volatility.
Uganda
Ugandan Shilling weakens amid rate hikes
The Shilling weakened against the dollar, slipping to 3831 from 3817 at last week’s close.
Uganda said it was working with China, the US and Russia to find potential investors to help develop East Africa’s first nuclear power plant, which the government hopes to have operational by 2031.
Meantime, Uganda’s purchasing manager’s index climbed to 51.6 in September from 50.5 in August, the strongest level in five months.
The central bank said more rate rises could be on the cards following last week’s 100 basis point hike.
Uganda’s benchmark interest rate has increased by 350 basis points since June, now at a three-year high of 10%. We expect the Shilling to weaken further in the near term due amid higher import costs.
Tanza
Tanzania outlook raised at Moody’s as exports soar
The Shilling appreciated marginally against the dollar, trading at 2331 from 2332 at last week’s close.
Moody’s upgraded Tanzania’s credit outlook to positive from stable, affirming its B2 rating, five levels below investment grade, based on lower political risk given the government’s new approach to promoting economic development and engagement with the international community.
Tanzanian exports hit $1.4bn during the 12-months to August, a 75% increase on the previous 12-month period. We expect the Shilling to continue strengthening modestly against the dollar in the week ahead.
I chanced on this important product I want to share with you. I have personally used this product. Let me also state that I have no financial obligation to the producer.
I feel the public has to know about this product after I conducted the literature review and I was amazed at how the extracts were done to increase its potency. In using this product, one will notice that the Product has a choking smell due to its organic nature and elimination will reduce its effectiveness.
IMMULATE
IMMULATE is a locally produced distilled plant extract from Mangifera indica,Acacia nilotica,and Azadirachta indica.
IMMULATE is a product that is meant to support the immune system through immune modulation,antioxidant effect,and anti-inflammatory properties.This article examines the scientific aspects of the ingredients.
Immunlate, Science
Mangifera indica
Mango Tree
One of the key ingredients is Mangifera indica. Scientific studies have been conducted on these plant leaves, bark, and many others and have demonstrated their effect on our health. Studies have been conducted extensively on the leaves and found to be nutritious, hence use in making teas and herbal medicines.
Acacia Nilotica plays an important role in IMMULATE Formulation
Two studies (Batool et al. 2018; Zhang et al. 2019) confirmed that the leaves of Mangifera indica have been used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine for many years in naturopathic healing.
Zhang et al. (2019 ) explained that the leaves, especially have been used in naturopathic practices to treat diabetes and many other health conditions as compared to other parts such as the stem, bark, roots, and fruit.
Mangifera indica, science
Loaded in plant compounds
One study by Ediriweera et al.(2017) found that the leaves of mango are loaded with diverse significant plant compounds, such as polyphenols and terpenoids. One such is Terpenoids, which another study by Grassmann, J(2005) found that is good for eye health and immunity. Terpenoids also act as antioxidants, which protect our cells from harmful activities.
Two other studies( Fraga et al. 2019; Cory et al. 2018) also found that the polyphenols in Mangifera indica are also loaded with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These polyphenols enhance gut bacteria and help treat or prevent conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
One specific polyphenol found in Mangifera indica, called mangiferin is linked with several health benefits( Du et al. 2018; Matkowski et al. 2013; Barreto et al. 2008).
For instance, Du et al. (2018) found that mangiferin acts as an anti-microbial agent and potential treatment for tumors, diabetes, heart disease, and fat digestion abnormalities. Though, more human studies are needed( Batool et al. 2018).
Mangifera indica, anti-inflammatory properties
Though, more human studies are needed. Three studies have demonstrated the potential anti-inflammatory properties in mango leaves( Saha et al. 2016; Pan et al. 2016; Fomenko and Chi, 2016). Though inflammation is part of the body’s normal immune response, chronic inflammation can increase the risk of various diseases.
However, this can be dealt with by using mango leaves. One animal study ( Omairi et al. 2018) found that mango leaves’ anti-inflammatory properties could protect the brain from conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. In this study, a mango leaf extract given to rats at 2.3 mg per pound of body weight (5 mg per kg) helped counteract artificially induced oxidative and inflammatory biomarkers in the brain.
Mangifera Indica, Weight Loss
One study by Zhang et al.( 2013) found that the mango leaf extract could manage obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome by interfering with fat metabolism.
Additionally, three other animal studies( Zhang et al. 2013; Guo et al. 2011; Sferrazzo et al. 2019) have found that the mango leaf extract inhibits fat accumulation in tissue cells. The studies further found that cells treated with a mango leaf extract had lower levels of fat deposits and higher levels of adiponectin.
Mango Tree
Two studies( Nigro et al. 2014; Achari and Jain, 2017) explained that Adiponectin is a cell-signaling protein that plays a role in fat metabolism and sugar regulation in your body. Higher levels could protect against obesity and obesity-related chronic diseases.
In another study of rats( Ramírez et al. 2017) who were obese, those fed mango leaf tea in addition to a high-fat diet had less abdominal fat as compared to those given only the high-fat diet.
In another study, which happens to be in humans ( Na et al. 2015) conducted for 12 weeks in 97 adults with excess weight, those given 150 mg of mangiferin daily had lower fat levels in their blood and better insulin resistance index as compared to the placebo. This means that mango leaves are better for blood sugar management.
Studies have confirmed that Mango leaves have a better score in the management of blood sugar due to their effects on fat metabolism. For instance, Zhang et al. (2019) study used the mango leaf extract administered to mice for 2 weeks and found that it has lower triglyceride and blood sugar levels.
In another study in rats by Sandoval-Gallegos et al. (2018) administered 45 mg per pound of body weight (100 mg per kg) of mango leaf extract and found that it decreased hyperlipidemia, a condition characterized by abnormally high levels of triglycerides and cholesterol.
A recent animal study by Boas et al. (2020) this time compared mango leaf extract and the oral diabetes drug glibenclamide in rats with diabetes. The study found that the mango leaf extract group experienced lower blood sugar levels than the glibenclamide group after 2 weeks.
A previous human study( Evans et al. 2014) from Oklahoma found that individuals are given mango leaf extract and fruit for 12 weeks drastically decreased blood sugar levels in obese adults.Finally, another previous study (Lattimer and Haub, 2010) found that fiber content promotes normal blood sugar levels.
With high blood pressure, one study(Houston and Harper, 2008) found that mango is loaded with high magnesium and potassium, which are two essential nutrients that are vital when it comes to regulating blood pressure. Additionally, Ha. SK (2014) also reports that Mangifera is naturally low in sodium, a micronutrient that should be limited in those with high blood pressure.
Mangifera Indica, Cancer properties
Two reviews ( Vyas et al. 2012; Khurana et al. 2016) found that mangiferin in mango leaves may have an anticancer ability as it combats oxidative stress and fights inflammation. One test-tube study by Núñez Selles et al. (2016) found specific effects against leukemia and lung, brain, breast, cervix, and prostate cancers.
An earlier study( Youn et al. 2008) found that the mango bark has strong anticancer ability due to its lignans, which are another type of polyphenol. Additionally, One significant study by Glinskya and Razc (2009) found mangos to be loaded with pectin. These pectins, which aid to lower cholesterol levels in the blood could also fight prostate cancer, in vitro studies.
Another good news for men is that a compound within pectin combines with galectin-3, a protein that is pivotal in fighting inflammation and cancer progression. For instance, an old human study by Daviglus et al (1996) found that higher dietary intakes of vitamin C and beta-carotene, an antioxidant found within the mango, increased survival rates in men with prostate cancer. This means that Immulate supplements could help men diagnosed with prostate cancer improve their quality of life(QOL).
Finally, another in vitro study by Wilkinson et al.(2011) conducted by the University of Queensland also established that extracts of mango flesh and peels were effective at blocking the growth of breast cancer cells. This also suggests that Immulate supplement formulated in Ghana with mango extract could be integrated into the natural cancer treatment protocol.
Mango, Stomach Ulcers, Digestive Health
Though human studies are limited in this area. Some studies(Prabhu and Rajan, 2015; Priya et al. 2011; Lima et al. 2006) found that mango leaf and other parts of the plant have traditionallybeen employed in naturopathic practice to treat stomach ulcers and other digestive conditions.
Also, one study in rodents( Severi et al. 2009) found that orally administering the mango leaf extract at 113–454 mg per pound (250–1,000 mg per kg) of body weight reduced the number of stomach wounds. Another earlier rodent study( Carvalho et al. 2007) found the same findings with mangiferin drastically improving digestive damage.
The fiber in Mango, (Anderson et al. 2009; Anderson et al. 2009) has been found to add bulk to the stool to increase stool frequency in people with constipation, and also help protect against other gastrointestinal conditions, including hemorrhoids, GERD, intestinal ulcers, and diverticulitis.
Mango, Healthy Skin, Hair
A recent study by Zhang and Duan, (2018) found that mango leaf extract could decrease signs of skin aging due to its antioxidant content.
Another earlier study in mice( Song et al. 2013) found that mango extract taken orally at 45 mg per pound (100 mg per kg) of body weight increased collagen production and drastically shortened the length of skin wrinkles.
Another test-tube study by Chirayath et al.( 2019) found that the mango leaf extract could have antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can cause staph infections.
In a recent study by Pleguezuelos-Villa et al. (2020)the Mangiferin in Mango has also been studied for psoriasis, a skin condition that causes itchy, dry patches. A test-tube study using human skin confirmed that this polyphenol encouraged wound healing.
On hair, three studies( Laulloo et al. 2018; Trüeb et al. 2009; Trüeb et al. 2015) confirmed that mango leaves are rich in antioxidants, and protect hair follicles from damage. This aids hair growth.
Mango, Asthma
Senaidy, AM(2009) found that due to the high level of vitamin A and beta-carotene is lower in children with asthma. Hence, mango vitamin A and carotene content could have some impact on allergic diseases, such as asthma.
Azadirachta indica, Neem
The second active ingredient in IMMUNLATE is an extract of Azadirachta indica, also known as neem.
As a tree native to the Indian region, Kharwar et al. (2020), different parts of this plant have been used in naturopathic practices around the world to treat pain, fever, and infection. Also, it has been used to clean teeth(National Research Council (US) Panel on Neem. Neem, 1992; Lakshmi et al. 2015).
This has made neem to be sometimes called “the village pharmacy,” due to its special medicinal plant from the leaves, flowers, seeds, fruit, roots, and bark(Subapriya and Nagini, 2005; Islas et al. 2020).
Earlier studies have also confirmed the importance of neem in using flowers to treat bile duct disorders, leaves to treat ulcers, and their bark to treat brain illnesses( Kumar et al. 2013).
Due to the uniqueness of this plant, researchers have been able to isolate more than 140 active compounds. These active compounds give a neem its antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and wound-healing properties( Subapriya and Nagini, 2005; Lee et al. 2017; Alzohairy, MA, 2016).
Researchers are still examining the mechanism of how neem works due to its arrays of medicinal properties( Islasa et al. 2020; Kumar et al. 2013; Alzohairy, MA, 2016).In this article, I examine the scientific aspects of neem in IMMULATE Supplements.
Neem, Science
Immulate uses neem extract. Many studies have been conducted to examine neem extract and have been promising. What intrigued me is that most of these studiesshow promise in diverse areas of health, such as blood sugar management, hair, skin, teeth, liver, and kidneys.
Neem, Hair Health
As Immulate supplements contain neem extract, one study by (Chaudhary et al. 2017) found that neem seed extract contains azadirachtin, an active compound that could fight parasites that affect hair and skin, such as lice. Azadirachtin works by disrupting parasite growth and interfering with reproduction and other cellular processes.
As an orbiter, two human studies (Abdel-Ghaffar et al. 2012; Mehlhorn et al. 2011) examine the efficacy of a neem-based shampoo for head lice in children, leaving shampoo in the hair for 10 minutes and found to kill the lice while being gentle on the skin.
Other studies (Alzohairy, MA, 2016; Kaur et al. 2004) found that Neem extract and a specific compound nimbidin, found in neem oil, could also treat dandruff due to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Neem, enhance dental and oral health
It is interesting to know that chewing neem bark to enhance oral hygiene is normal practice not only in Ghana( Almas et al. 1999). Also, one study by Lakshmi et al. ( 2015) found that neem’s antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting contents could promote oral health. The study also found that neem could relieve pain and help treat gingivitis, periodontitis, and tooth decay.
Moreover, Elavarasu et al. (2012) test-tube studies found that neem could lessen bacteria’s ability to colonize the surface of our teeth, which reduces plaque formation.
Another human 21-day study compared neem to pharmaceutical chlorhexidine mouthwash(Chatterjee et al. 2011) in 45 people with gingivitis, the study found neem mouthwash to be as effective as chlorhexidine mouthwash — at reducing gum bleeding and plaque.
Neem, Liver, and Kidney Health
Another important study I found was the impact of neem extracts in improving liver and kidney health due to their numerous antioxidant properties.
One study in rats by Bhanwra et al.( 2000) found that neem leaf extract decreased liver damage induced by high-dose acetaminophen. Fast forward, to another study in the rat by Moneim et al.(2014) found the same result and recommended that neem extract enhanced kidney tissue damage caused by chemotherapy medication.
This means that those battling kidney diseases as a result of conventional treatment could incorporate IMMULATE supplements to help improve their kidney health.
Neem, Skin Health
One study by Lin et al.(2018) found that neem seed oil is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic, stearic, palmitic, and linoleic acids. Together, these fatty acids have been found to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties that enhance skin health.
An earlier study found that Ayurveda practitioners used this plant to treat psoriasis and eczema, though few scientific studies support this claim( Thas, JJ, 2008).
Other studies found that neem is also used to improve skin elasticity and acne. For instance, one test-tube study by Vijayan et al. (2013) found that neem oil could enhance long-term acne treatment when added to solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), a new type of drug formulation that offers a stable release of active ingredients. Though more human studies are needed.
Neem, wound, and ulcer healing
Two animal studies(Alzohairy MA, 2016; Gautam et al. 2015) found that neem leaf extract quickens wound healing via an increased inflammatory response and the formation of new blood vessels.
For instance, one review by Koriem, KM(2013) found a 34-day case study, where 100 mg of neem oil was applied topically twice daily to heal chronic skin ulcers.
In another human study( Bandyopadhyay et al. 2004) 6 people with intestinal ulcers took 30 mg of neem extract orally twice daily. After 10 days, acid secretion had reduced drastically, and after 10 weeks, the ulcers were almost completely healed. This means that adding IMMULATE an extract of neem could help those with wounds and ulcers.
Neem, Antimalaria
Results have been mixed in this area. However, two studies(National Research Council (US) Panel on Neem, 1992; Nathan et al. 2005) confirmed that neem contains active compounds called limonoids.
A study in mice found that limonoids may be as effective at targeting malaria-infected cells as conventional treatments using chloroquine. However, one test-tube study by Farahna et al. (2010) demonstrates no positive effect of neem extract on malaria outcomes
Neem, Fertility Management
Neem has also been considered as an alternative to a vasectomy due to its antifertility effects. A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that sterilizes people with testicles by stopping the release of sperm.
Three animal studies(National Research Council (US) Panel on Neem, 1992; Subapriya and Nagini, 2005; Upadhyay et al. 1993) found that neem may immobilize and kill sperm with no long-term consequences.
Neem, Diabetes management
Three animal studies (Subapriya and Nagini, 2005; Islas et al. 2020; Alzohairy, MA et al. 2016) found that neem leaf extract could be a contender for new diabetes medications.
This is because neem extract could help revive cells that produce insulin — the hormone that helps control blood sugar — and lower blood sugar levels( Bhat et al. 2011).
Acacia nilotica
The third ingredient in IMMULATE is this important tree, Acacia, which, according to studies has been used in medicines, baking ingredients, tools, and woodwork for centuries.
Studies have linked this important plant to the ancient Egyptians and aboriginal tribes of Australia. It has been established that these tribes employed acacia in diverse ways, from making desserts to treating hemorrhoids.
History has it that the first species ever discovered was given the name Acacia nilotica by the Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus in the 1700s, and since then, nearly 1,000 species have been added to the Acacia genus.
The name Acacia itself refers to a genus of plants that includes many different types of plants, such as trees and shrubs. They can be used in a variety of applications.
Acacia, Science
WebMD explained that both animals and human studies suggest that benefits associated with acacia may include:
Acacia is regarded as natural, edible, and generally safe for human consumption. For instance, Anderson et al. (1986) found that it’s non-toxic, particularly when used in normal/moderate amounts and tolerated by people with sensitivities to gluten.
Though acacia is known to be indigestible to both humans and animals, it has been regarded as a safe dietary fiber by the United States Food and Drug Administration since the 1970s.
Acacia is a natural prebiotic and source of soluble dietary fiber (a complex polysaccharide), which means that humans cannot digest its carbohydrates. This has benefits when it comes to gut health, digestion, and even cardiovascular health due to how soluble fiber helps bind to cholesterol.
Taking acacia ferments in the colon with help from bacteria/microorganisms. This helps to essentially “feed” good probiotic bacteria in the gut that have many important roles in the body.
One study( Calame et al. 2008) found that four-week supplementation with 10 grams a day of acacia drastically increases in Bifidobacteria, Lactobacteria, and Bacteroides bacteria, indicating a prebiotic effect.
Due to its intense source of dietary fiber, acacia can help make people feel full, helping curb cravings and overeating, and possibly helping with weight loss and reduced cholesterol levels.
This is further supported by one study by (Calame et al. 2011) which found that two different blends of acacia were able to decrease participants’ caloric intake drastically three hours after taking acacia.
At doses of 40 grams, it produced a drastic decrease in energy intake of 100–200 kcal, while doses of 10 or 20 grams led to a reduction in energy intake of around 100 kcal.
Another study(Babiker et al. 2012)was conducted to examine the impacts of regular acacia ingestion on body mass index and body fat percentage among healthy adult females.
This two-arm, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial included 120 healthy females who were divided into two groups: a test group of 60 volunteers receiving GA (30 gm/day) for six weeks and a placebo group of 60 volunteers receiving pectin (1 gm/day) for the same period.
The authors found that acacia ingestion causes a significant decrease in BMI and body fat percentage among healthy adult females” and that this effect could potentially be used in the treatment of obesity. Acacia is also considered a natural expectorant in Ayurveda.
Warnings
Immulate as a natural product is generally safe and approved by the FDA. It is however not advisable forPatientswithhypersensitivitytoactiveingredientsin IMMULATE,patientsonbloodthinningmedications,anddrugswitha narrowtherapeuticindex.
It is not recommended for children below twelve (12) yearsold,pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
Conclusion
In conclusion, all metabolic and disease processes in human beings produce substances called free radicals( Reactive oxygen species). These free radicals are beneficial in some cases when they are produced by our white blood cells to kill disease-causing organisms.
In most cases, these free radicals( unstable electrons the body produces) are mopped up or neutralized by the body’s natural antioxidant systems.
However, these free radicals can sometimes be produced more than what the body can neutralize hence the need for external sources of antioxidants to curb the harmful effects of the radicals.
This includes DNA mutation, protein destruction, and fat per-oxidation leading to cell membrane destruction which fastens aging as well as injury to blood vessels and acceleration of atherosclerosis ( vessel clogging; which is implicated in hypertension, stroke, chronic kidney disease, Diabetes, peripheral artery disease, erectile dysfunction, heart attack, Alzheimer’s, etc ).
Sources of excessive free radicals include; the intake of unhealthy junk food ( western diet), GMO food, chemical(inorganic) pesticides and weedicides on our food, too much stress from work, mental, financial, and social problems, and intake of hormone-treated animal protein sources.
Sources of antioxidants that will neutralize free radicals include the intake of Organic food and natural herbal medicine.Natural herbal medicine like immulate is rich in antioxidant which neutralizes free radicals and prevents and slow the progression of disease conditions. It is also a good natural reliever of stress.
Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in immulate also boost the immune systems and cause the reversal of several inflammatory disease conditions.
What is newsworthy is that: Both human and animal studies have demonstrated the numerous health benefits of the extracts of the three ingredients used in the formulation of IMMULATE.
The combination of Mangifera indica (25%), Acacia nilotica (55%), and Azadirachta indica (20%) justify that the product is well formulated based on scientific justifications in the literature.
Due to the numerous scientific supports backing the ingredients such as kidney and liver support; diabetes, cholesterol, and hypertension management.
I have concluded why the formulator, Prof. Emeritus Apostle Ing. Kwadwo Safo, and his medical team in a state-of-the-art research facility took over twenty years of Evidence-Based Plant Medicine Research (EBPMR) to bring this product to the market.
The author is a Professor of Naturopathic Healthcare and President of Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine & Technology (NUCHMT)/African Naturopathic Foundation.E-mail: collegeofholisticmedicine@gmail.com. +233-303-966-429.
The brothers and their wives haven’t been seen together since the Queen’s funeral
It looks like a royal reunion could be in the cards after all.
As Prince William and Princess Kate gear up for their trip to the US in December, it seems as though their schedule could perfectly align with that of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Boston on Dec. 2.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are also getting ready to visit the East Coast around the same time to attend the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (RFKHR) organization’s Ripple of Hope Award Gala in New York, where they will be honored.
The organization said the pair — who stepped down as senior members of the royal family last year — was named this year’s Ripple of Hope Award laureates along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.The Sussexes were chosen to receive the prestigious award in “recognition of their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social impact initiatives
A woman claims she was told she dressed inappropriately at work — so she asked TikTok for feedback.
The user claimed that after working at the same place for at least a year, she got in trouble for clothing she had worn on a regular basis. So she quit.
“I got in trouble for dressing inappropriately at work,” the video text read.
She was wearing a long-sleeved floral blouse and a pair of black pants. The only skin that was showing were her hands, next and head.
“Because my shirts are too short. What do y’all think?” she asked in the caption.
The influencer elaborated in the comment section. She said a coworker reported her to HR about the outfit. What confused her was that she had worn both items multiple times.
“Why wait a whole year to finally tell HR something about the way I dress? Same shirts over and over,” she said, adding that she “quit the next day.”
People on TikTok showed their support for the worker.
“Too much neck showing,” a person joked. “It’s a woman’s body they think is ‘inappropriate’ not the clothes,” another commented.
“Unless you’re supposed to wear a uniform how is what you’re wearing inappropriate,” someone added.
Kanye West isn’t letting it go. Speaking to Page Six as he left the screening of Candace Owens’ new documentary on Wednesday night, West addressed all of the brands that have dropped him since his most recent social media rants, including Adidas and JP Morgan Chase.
“Hey, if you call somebody out for bad business, that means you’re being anti-Semitic. I feel happy to have crossed the line of that idea so we can speak openly about things like getting canceled by a bank,” he told our photographers, before calling himself “the richest black man in American history.”
West, 45, continued talking about JP Morgan Chase specifically but was interrupted when a truck drove by. He then decided to “speak at a different time.”
Earlier, Owens herself revealed that JP Morgan Chase had given West until November to find a new banking institution to hold his multibillion-dollar company Yeezy.
“I was told there was no official reason given, but they sent this letter as well to confirm that he has until late November to find another place for the Yeezy empire to bank,” she tweeted along with a photo of the notice.
The letter read, “Dear Ye, We are sending this letter to confirm our recent discussion with [redacted name] that JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (The Bank) has decided to end its banking relation with Yeezy LLC and its affiliated entities.”
Submerged houses are seen in a flooded area that has been isolated for about a month
The number of people affected by large-scale flooding in South Sudan has doubled to almost a million since September, the UN’s emergency response agency has warned.
Estimates by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) say some 909,000 people are suffering in the country of 11 million.
As torrential rains ravage crops and destroy homes, the UN estimates that 71 percent of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance.
South Sudan has endured four consecutive years of flooding, with OCHA warning the disaster now affecting nine out of 10 states. The floods have reportedly killed livestock and destroyed crops, washed away roads and bridges, destroyed homes, schools and health facilities, and submerged boreholes and latrines, contaminating water sources and posing risks of waterborne diseases.
A Brothers of Italy politician who collects fascist memorabilia has been elected speaker of the upper house of parliament in the first step towards the formation of Italy’s most right wing government since the second world war.
Ignazio La Russa, a former defence minister whose father was secretary of Benito Mussolini’s fascist party, co-founded Brothers of Italy alongside leader Giorgia Meloni, who is poised to become prime minister of a government that includes Matteo Salvini’s far-right League and Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia.
Voting for the election of a speaker to the lower house, which could go to the League’s Riccardo Molinari, will enter a second round on Thursday afternoon.
The new parliament was opened by Liliana Segre, a 92-year-old Holocaust survivor and life senator who, in a speech that triggered a standing ovation, reminded parliamentarians of the 100th anniversary of Mussolini’s March on Rome later this month.
La Russa, whose middle name is Benito, began his political career with the youth wing of the Italian Social Movement, the party set up in 1946 by supporters of Mussolini.
