Meet Entrepreneur Queen Benson, Founder Of StendLife, A Product That’s Designed To Help Extend The Lifespan Of Adults In Africa

Young Entrepreneur, Queen Benson was inspired to start up StendLife products after the demise of her parents to certain NCDs like diabetes, hypertension and cancer. She speaks to Elorasblog in this interview.

Please tell us a little bit about your background?

I studied Finance and Banking at the University of Port Harcourt. My case was that of “what I applied for” versus “what they gave me”. I applied for Computer Science and the switch from that to Finance and Banking wasn’t an easy one to deal with. But nevertheless, We Stend!

While we were younger we all had dreams and aspirations, have you fullfilled any?

Ummmmh… Well… I aspired to become a woman of great substance and yes, I’m already fulfilling this aspiration one day at a time. I also aspired to be very good with this computer thing, and yes I’m fulfilling that too with my career in Tech.

What motivated you to start up StendLife?

Basically the demise of my both parents to certain NCDs like diabetes, hypertension and cancer. I have tried running away from doing this several times, but I wasn’t at peace with myself especially with the fact that NCDs are still the leading cause of death and I can’t just sit there and do nothing about it.

Please tell us more about the StendLife products?

Okay. So Stend products are designed to help extend the lifespan of adults in Africa. So when I say that, someone might be wondering if the product is God that gives life. But here’s the thing, when you always take unhealthy stuff like carbonated drinks, you weaken your immune system and that in turn can shorten your lifespan. So basically, we are doing the opposite with our products. They boost your immune system and eventually increases your lifespan.

Photos of StendLife products?

Your first product is the Hibiscus Teabag, please what are the health benefits?

Yes. The Hibiscus Teabag is made from Hibiscus leaf also known as Zobo leaf and Sorrel.
Some of its health benefits include:

1.Packed With Antioxidants: Hibiscus tea is rich in powerful antioxidants and help prevent damage and disease caused by the buildup of compounds called free radicals, which cause damage to your cells.

  1. Helps Lower Blood Pressure: One of the most impressive and well-known benefits of hibiscus tea is that it lowers blood pressure.
  2. Helps Lower Blood Fat Levels: In addition to lowering blood pressure, some studies have found that hibiscus tea helps lower blood fat levels, which are another risk factor for heart disease.
  3. Boosts Liver Health: From producing proteins to secreting bile to breaking down fat, your liver is essential to your overall health. Interestingly, studies have shown that hibiscus promotes liver health and help keep it working efficiently.
  4. Promotes Weight Loss: Several studies shows that hibiscus tea is associated with weight loss and protect against obesity.
  5. Contains Compounds That Help Prevent Cancer: Hibiscus is high in polyphenols, which are compounds that have been shown to possess powerful anti-cancer properties.
  6. Help Fight Bacteria: In addition to having antioxidant and anticancer properties, some test-tube studies have found that hibiscus helps fight bacterial infections.

It’s also very good for ladies who experience period cramps. Moreso, it shouldn’t be taken by breastfeeding and pregnant women. It has the tendency to be a contraceptive. So many people have testified to that.

Where did you get the knowledge about this products?

I got the knowledge from online resources and researches.

What inspired you to come up with this product?

Well, the period my Mom fell sick, I was thinking about a problem I can solve in my environment and I remembered this woman that used to pick up bottles from dumpsites to make Zobo drink and sell. So I thought to Google about Zobo. When I did, I was shocked at the crazy health benefits it had, how it had the tendency to reduce the risk of what my Mom was dealing with health wise and what my killed my Dad, and I began to worry about why it is been underrated in our society and not taken seriously like other unhealthy fancy drinks/teas. That was how the journey to unleashing a great product from the Hibiscus leaf started.

How can you convince customers to trust this products?

Well… They can bank on the results of researches carried out on Hibiscus leaf and Zobo. They can also look up what prominent health organisations and platforms like WHO and Healthline has got to say about the leaf.

What is the most pleasant comments you’ve ever received from your customer?

I’ve received quite a number of pleasant comments but the most common is:
“Wow, I love it. I love the aroma and I even took it without a sweetner.”

Where do you see in
StendLife brand in 5 years?

In the next 5 years, StendLife products will be the most used and most talked about amongst it’s rivals. Stend will become a household name. Our products will be present at five countries at least in Africa.

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