Fertility and good reproductive health are very central to most women's interests, more so for those who want to get pregnant. Goodly a number of dietary modalities and natural remedies were tried out for their possible benefits in boosting fertility at different times in the history of the world.


One of such remedies is okra water, which many people still commend as among the home remedies that would help a woman in her quest to better her reproductive health. But what is the deal with okra water, and really does it do magic on fertility? This article will explore the probable impacts that okra water has for women's fertility—along with where the science stands and how one can benefit from including okra water in their diet.

 

What Is Okra Water?

Okra also known as Lady fingers, are a green, pod-shaped edible vegetable used for cooking. It is one of the staple ingredients of many different plants around the world and is full of a lot of vitamins, minerals, and also antioxidants. Okra water is prepared by soaking the okra pods in water for hours, preferably overnight, for the purpose of allowing nutrients from the pod into the water. Afterward, the liquid is consumed as it is and is promoted by many for health reasons, such as improving female fertility.

 

Nutritional Value of Okra

Knowing the nutritional composition will go a long way in realizing the latent potential the okra water has. Okra contains a fair amount of several vitamins and minerals that are attributed to good health in general, and probably reproductive health as well. Amongst these:


 

How may Okra Water benefit Female Fertility?

The potential benefits that Okra water carries towards female fertility are majorly anecdotal, but several reasons make it a helpful addition to a fertility diet.

 

Rich in Antioxidants

Okra abounds in a host of antioxidants, especially rich in quercetin, catechins, and flavonoids. Antioxidants that are found in okra, according to experts, shield the body from free oxygen radical action, or as it is properly known, oxidative stress. When this goes on and on, experts further said that it can ultimately lead to cell damage in the body, even in those cells responsible for reproduction. It can also enhance egg and other reproductive tissue health, which aims to increase fertility, furthering the outcome of somehow reducing oxidative stress.

 

Balances Hormones

Hormonal balance is the key to reproductive health. An important misbalance in the most important hormones like estrogen and progesterone may result in irregular menstruation—in fact, many complications related to ovulation which may finally end up in infertility. Nutrients present in okra, mainly magnesium and vitamin B9, assist the body in its totally natural development and in regulating the occurrence of hormones, and therefore support a much healthier reproductive system.

 

Digestive Health

Major history of okra boasts of the African slaves who brought it into America. If one is looking to enhance fertility the natural way, okra needs to be part of their meal. Good digestive health goes with overall well-being and, in fact, reproducing well-being. Because of the high content of fiber, the high level ensures the constant bowel movement that supports to clear off excess estrogen inside the body. This becomes a very essential factor because excess estrogen causes conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome, conditions that damage fertility.

 

Improve Cervical Mucus

The importance of cervical mucus in conception is that it makes it a lot easier for the sperm to swim past the cervix and into the uterus, where fertilization will take place. Moreover, it is much better for the survival of the sperm. It is from this point that believers in the use of okra water are convinced that from anecdotal evidence, okra water will improve both the quality and the quantity of cervical mucus, thereby improving mucus fertility.

 

Scientific Evidence on the Use of Okra Water

Whereas there is a lot of literature related to the nutritional value of okra, the research studies performed to indicate a direct relation of okra water to the fertility of a female are very few. Secondly, evidence to suggest that okra water may improve fertility is mostly anecdotal in nature or general information related to the nutrient constitution of the okra.


The high content of folate in okra, for example, is good for women who want to conceive, since the literature is very compelling that folate does act against neural tube defects in the fetus. All these benefits are general, not specifically linked to okra water. There is still more research that should be done then the effect of okra water on female fertility can be brought out clearly. It may be taken as part of a balanced diet, but not solely for the treatment of fertility alone.


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Preparation of Okra Water

If you would like to taste okra water, here's an easy recipe:

 

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 fresh okra pods
  • 1 to 2 cups of water

 

Instructions

Wash the okra pods well, removing all dirt or chemicals sprayed on it. Cut off the end of the pod and further slice them lengthwise or into pieces. Place the sliced okra in a jar or any container. Add water to the okra slices. The okra must be totally soaked in water. Cover and let it stay at room temperature overnight, for about 8-12 hrs. The next morning, decant the water from the okra slices. It is best taken on an empty stomach.


The best regimen involves taking okra water on a daily basis. However, it should constantly be borne in mind that although it may play a contributory role, in bringing about these health benefits that one enjoys, it can only make up only one part of the whole so this substance cannot be praised enough to supplant medical treatments or replace the seeking of advice from a doctor.

 

Conclusion

Women have always treated okra water as a sort of fertility booster, with its rich nutrient makeup and other associated health benefits. Although little science directly shows enhancement of fertility, the nutritional makeup provides an antioxidant factor, folate, and fiber that work in a bundle toward good health in reproductive matters.

Some benefits of having this okra water in a healthful diet are certainly not any magic bullet in talking about infertility treatment.


If you are having issues with conceiving, you have to go see a professional for the issues. That probably goes without saying, like with any changes in your diet; always be listening to your body and discuss your concerns with your doctor.


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