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Somewhere in Nigeria, Okra leaves & Yam are causing extraordinary number of identical twins

April 10, 2019 ,
'There are so many because of the okra leaf that we eat,' - that's the view of residents of a Nigerian village where there is an extraordinary number of identical twins.

'There are so many identical twins because of the okra leaf that we eat,' - that's the view of residents of a Nigerian village where there is an extraordinary number of identical twins. Pictured, identical twins Taiwo Adejare and Kehinde Adejare pose for a picture in Igbo Ora
Twins are common in the Yoruba ethnic group that dominates southwest Nigeria. But the village of Igbo Ora has what is believed to be one of the highest birth rates for identical twins in the world. Some residents believe the cause is eating Amala - a local dish made from yams and cassava flour. While others say okra leaves used to make a stew which is popular in the village is a contributory factor.

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Culled From The DailyMail.UK

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