Anaphe venata entomophagy and seasonal ataxic syndrome in southwest Nigeria

Adamolekun, B

doi:10.1016/0140-6736(93)90388-w

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“…These larvae are consumed in combination with carbohydrate based foods during the rainy season from July-October when they are amply available in local markets. They have been shown to be rich in amino acids [5]. It has however been reported that the larvae of anaphe venata contain heat-resistant thiaminases, [6], [7] which upon ingestion further deplete the already low thiamine levels in the at-risk population and thereby creates optimal conditions for seasonal ataxia to occur.…”

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Seasonal ataxia: a case report of a disappearing disease

Moyo¹,

Fawale²,

Adeyoyin³

et al. 2014

Afr H. Sci.

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Seasonal ataxia: a case report of a disappearing disease

Moyo¹,

Fawale²,

Adeyoyin³

et al. 2014

Afr H. Sci.

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“…Archaeological evidences as well as analysis done on fossilised faeces reveals beyond doubt that the human race has evolved as an ant-eating species (Ramos-Elorduy, 2009). Though some insect species are poisonous (Adamolekun, 1993), most are not (Meyer-Rochow, 2010). Edible insect groups that provide nutrition for people in Africa are: ants, termites, caterpillars, water bugs, beetle larvae, flies, crickets, katydids, cicadas and dragon nymphs (Srivastava et al, 2009).…”

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“…Akingbohungbe (1992) and Banjo et al (2006) maintained that grubs of palm weevil are fried and eaten in several parts of Western Nigeria, Edo, and Delta state. Also and Adamolekun (1993) posits that larvae of A. venata are eaten among the people of South-western Nigeria. The larvae of the Saturnid Caterpillar (Cirina forda) known locally as kanni is widely eaten among the people of Kwara state, again.…”

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Entomophagy: A Panacea for Protein-Deficient-Malnutrition and Food Insecurity in Nigeria

Jacob¹,

Emenike²,

Kayode³

et al. 2013

JAS

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The paper posits that Nigeria like most developing countries is not immune to protein deficiency among its population because of the often prohibitive prices and overdependence on conventional animal protein source which are in limited supply. The consumption of edible insects is a way out of this predicament. Entomophagy is common practice in the tropics only varying with location, insect(s) consumed, and ethnic group. Again, it posits that insects as a source of protein is better than many conventional sources of protein; it juxtaposes the protein value of some edible insects with conventional animal protein sources like beef, pork, fish, eggs, and milk. Furthermore, many advantages that go with entomophagy are indicated. It identified some militating factors against entomophagy, and maintained that people are not eating insects because of prejudices and not because insects are inferior nutritionally. Finally, it offers practical recommendations that could lead to more people consuming insects.

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“…A seasonal ataxic syndrome associated with the consumption of the edible larva of Anaphe venata Butler has been reported in southwest Nigeria (Adamolekun, 1993). This syndrome is characterized by sudden onset of severe muscular tremors and gait ataxia.…”

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Weight changes and organ pathology in rats given edible larvae of <I>Cirina Forda</I> (Westwood)

Akinnawo¹,

Taiwo²,

Ketiku³

et al. 2006

African Journal of Biomedical Research

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The effects of oral administration of extracts of raw and processed larvae of Cirina forda (Westwood) on morphometry and histo pathology were studied in albino rats. Weights of rats in the control group and in the group that were fed the processed larvae were significantly higher (p<0.05) than those of the group that received raw extract of the larvae. The relative weights of liver, heart, thyroid, pancreas and spleen were similar (p>0.05) in all the groups. The relative weight of lungs was significantly higher (p<0.05) in the control group of rats and the group that received the processed larvae than in the group given the raw larvae. Also, the relative weights of the kidneys in the rats that received the processed extract and the raw extract were similar but significantly higher (p<0.05) than the relative weight of kidney in the control group. Histopathological changes observed in the tissues of rats given the raw extract of the larvae include hepatocellular degeneration and necrosis, bile duct hyperplasia, congestion and tubular degeneration in the kidney and hyaline degeneration of myocardial fibres. The lung showed pulmonary congestion, thickened interalveolar septa, thick perivascular lymphocytic cuffs, and thickened and hyalinized tunica media of arterioles. The histopathological changes observed in the organs of the rats suggest that the raw larva of Cirina forda (Westwood) was toxic and produced a vascular circulatory disturbance resulting in organ damage in the animals. Processing the larvae by boiling and sun-drying reduced the toxicity on the liver and heart but not in the kidney. More research is needed on the toxicological aspects of the consumption of Cirina forda larva.

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Anaphe venata entomophagy and seasonal ataxic syndrome in southwest Nigeria

Cited by 39 publications

References 4 publications

Seasonal ataxia: a case report of a disappearing disease

Seasonal ataxia: a case report of a disappearing disease

Entomophagy: A Panacea for Protein-Deficient-Malnutrition and Food Insecurity in Nigeria

Weight changes and organ pathology in rats given edible larvae of <I>Cirina Forda</I> (Westwood)

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