Supplement good for overall wellbeing
An indigenous herbal preparation, Jobelyn is actually food that meets nutritional needs, and corrects imbalances in the human system. This is according to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Health Forever Limited (FLP), Dr David Abia-Okon while talking to medics at the Department of Hematology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja.
Dr Abia-Okon said some of the health benefits of Jobelyn, made from sorghum bicolour include its ability to prevent certain types of cancer, help control diabetes, offer a dietary option for people with Celiac disease, improve digestive health, build strong bones, promote red blood cell development (including in people with sickle cell disorder), boost energy and fuel production.
He said the nutritional benefits from Jobelyn is the reason why it is not just a preparation but food ‘in a capsule’. “Sorghum is a powerhouse and can provide those wise individuals who add it to their diet with vitamins like niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin, as well as high levels of magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, phosphorous, and potassium, as well as nearly half the daily required intake of protein and a very significant amount of dietary fiber (48 per cent of the recommended intake).”
In particular, it helps in circulation and Red Blood Cell development: Copper and iron are also found in sorghum, and in a similar way as magnesium and calcium, copper helps to increase the uptake and absorption of iron into the body. This means a decreased likelihood of developing anemia, which is another name for iron deficiency. With enough iron and copper in your system, red blood cell development is increased, thereby boosting circulation of the blood, stimulating cellular growth and repair, and increasing the hair growth of the scalp, while also boosting energy levels throughout the body. A single serving of sorghum contains 58% of your daily recommended intake of copper.
