Suya is a popular, spicy, and delicious grilled meat that many people enjoy in different parts of Africa, especially in Nigeria. While it’s a tasty treat, eating it too often — especially when not prepared or handled properly — can affect your health in the long run.
Here are 4 medical conditions you could develop if you eat suya regularly without caution:
1. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Suya is usually loaded with spices, salt, and seasoning cubes, which are high in sodium. Eating too much salt over time can lead to high blood pressure, especially in people already at risk.
Too much sodium can strain your heart and blood vessels, increasing your chances of heart diseases and stroke.
2. Heart Problems and High Cholesterol
Suya is often made from red meat like beef or goat meat. Regularly consuming large portions of red meat — especially the fatty parts — can raise your cholesterol levels, leading to blocked arteries, heart attacks, and other heart-related issues.
Your heart needs lighter meals sometimes — not spicy meat every night.
3. Stomach Ulcers or Digestive Issues
The heavy pepper and spicy suya seasoning may cause irritation in the stomach lining, especially for people with sensitive stomachs or a history of ulcers. Eating suya too often can trigger acid reflux, stomach pain, or ulcers over time.
Too much pepper and spice isn’t always friendly to your digestive system.
4. Cancer Risk (From Burnt or Over-Grilled Meat)
When meat like suya is over-roasted or burnt, it can produce harmful substances called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) — both linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, especially colorectal cancer.
Eating burnt or blackened parts regularly is like slowly poisoning your system.
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