A banana is one fruit that a lot people consume.
However, they do not know the health benefits it offers, apart from being a very good source of vitamin C.
Banana contains three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose, which are essential in boosting energy in body.
But energy isn’t the only benefit of banana. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions like:
Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and make you feel happier.
Constipation
For people who regularly experience constipation, it has been found that the fibre in a diet that includes daily consumption of banana can help restore normal bowel action, thereby overcoming the problem.
Heartburn
Bananas have a natural antiacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Pre-menstrual syndrome
It is a condition that bothers women in the child-bearing age.Bananas contains vitamin B6 which regulates blood glucose levels in turn resolving the problem.
Ulcers
Banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness.It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach walls.
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