INTAKE OF
SALTPETER CAUSES KIDNEY FAILURE
The consistent consumption of
saltpeter in everyday cooking can lead to kidney failure and damaging of liver
in the long run.
Did you know that? Hmm, let's go talk to our Doctor
Our Doctor Joseph Somuah of ST
Joe’s hospital,
in an interview with the soobolo team briefed us about the effects of
consuming too much saltpetre( locally know in Ghana as kiewu) that is added to
foods.
Let
me give you a clue about kiewu; Mamma says that waakye is full of kiewu...
Now
from time immemorial the use of saltpeter was used by African women in the kitchen,
serving as food softeners eg okra, beans and meats. Dr. Joe
explained that the excessive use of this natural chemical by food venders etc
can harm the human immune system.
We
asked Doc why these food tenders use this chemical daily in various dishes.
He
explained that if makes cooking faster as the chemical softens food
"Doc told us that it will only result in kidney failure and
liver damage”
Doc
advises the public;
The
body reacts to it this natural chemical, so consuming so much may result in
symptoms like vomiting, stomach ache and stomach upset. He stressed that food
hawkers and homes that use kiewu in cooking must take this health
precaution seriously.
Credit: ABA ANOKYE- The soobolo team
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