Octopus meat: Revered delicacy said to cure impotence TRUE OR FALSE?

By Mwangi Muraguri
There is no doubt that octopus is a revered delicacy at the Kenyan Coast.
Its demand cuts across religion, age and social backgrounds with both open air joints and high end restaurants making a tidy sum from sale of octopus soup and meat.

Those who partake of this delicacy swear it is a cure for impotence. “I have heard lactating women claim that it increases milk production as well as body stamina,” says Abdulhakim Salim, a regular consumer of the meat.

Another regular consumer of the meat and soup, Ali Picana, says octopus is also a detoxifier and a virility booster.
“There’s no need to buy Viagra and other vitality drugs that have bad side effects when there is octopus soup and meat which are not only natural but are more effective in dealing with impotence,” he says.
Nutritionist Daisy Kagendo underlines the nutritional value of octopus and explains why it is a good fertility booster - especially for men.

“Sea foods such as oysters and octopus are some of the richest sources of zinc, which not only enhances libido but also sperm production,” she says.
Kagengo also notes that octopus meat is a good source of iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and selenium. It is also rich in vitamin C, vitamin A as well as several B vitamins and Omega 3 essential oils.
The nutritionist notes that studies have shown lack of vitamin A is a common cause of impotence in men while vitamin C is useful in synthesis of androgen, estrogen and progesterone. These three are critical hormones when it comes to fertility while selenium is essential for peak sexual performance.

 TRUE OR FALSE?

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