A Health Blog

Nutrients
Bananas are an excellent source of potassium and vitamin B6. They are a good source of vitamin C, riboflavin, magnesium, biotin and carbohydrates.

Blood pressure
Bananas are high in potassium, an element important in the regulation of blood pressure.

Diarrhea
The banana is an effective treatment for diarrhea, and in a study involving infants with persistent diarrhea, green banana and pectin improved small intestinal permeability and reduced fluid loss. Bananas are well known amongst travelers to third world countries for their anti-diarrhea properties.

Prebiotic
Fructooligosaccharide is a prebiotic found in bananas and other foods. Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the colon. These bacteria improve the body’s ability to absorb important nutrients.

Stomach ulcers
Bananas have also been found to help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that cause stomach ulcers.