MELANIN EQUALS SUPERHUMAN

Being Black brings with it health benefits, not least because our bodies are packed with melanin. According to holistic health expert Dr Llaila Afrika, the pigment is responsible for almost everything happening in our body. From absorbing harmful UV rays from the sun, to increasing our sense of sight and smell. He says it gives Black people superior sensory perception and has been studied by the US military.

Now, if you go online and look up melanin, you’ll also find experts who disagree. But, for the record, Dr Afrika is a Doctor in alternative medicine, an experienced lecturer and says he’s been helping people be ‘healthy’ for decades. That’s why we thought we’d share this clip, where he champions melanin’s powers. It’s a fascinating topic. Drop us a comment below.