Nutrition
2 unrolled threads about nutrition, each one readable on a single page.
- Aug 15, 2026
Let us talk about kidney failure in Nigeria. A dialysis session costs between ₦50,000 and ₦100,000. You need three a week. That is about ₦600,000 a month. And the money is just buying you time. Nobo...
SummaryKidney failure in Nigeria is often silent and preventable, costing ₦600,000+ monthly for dialysis with no cure. The main causes are uncontrolled high blood pressure (affecting 38% of Nigerians), diabetes, a genetic variant (APOL1) common in West Africans, medication abuse (especially NSAIDs), unregulated herbs, mercury in bleaching creams, and counterfeit drugs—most manageable through regular blood pressure checks, kidney function tests, and avoiding medication abuse.21 tweets2 min read - Aug 16, 2026
⋮ ⌗ 🧵┆what you’re craving vs what your body is actually asking for ˚. ᵎᵎ ݁——— #mealspo , #edrtwt , #edtwt , #ricecaketwt , #wl , #ana , #anatwt , #miatwt https://t.co...
SummaryThis thread explains what your body is actually asking for when you experience specific food cravings—sugar cravings signal protein needs, salty cravings indicate electrolyte deficiency, chocolate cravings suggest magnesium deficiency, and carb cravings reflect energy needs—with healthier alternative foods for each. The author emphasizes not restricting yourself too much and maintaining balanced eating habits.26 tweets3 min read