What are the effects of bananas?

Banana (scientific name: Musa nana Lour.) is a plant of the Musa family Musa, and refers to its fruit. It is widely cultivated and eaten in tropical regions. Bananas are fragrant and nutritious, and can be harvested all year round. They are also highly valued in temperate regions. The plant is a large herb, emanating from the rhizome, forming a false stem with a height of 3 to 6 meters (10 to 20 feet) from the lower part of the leaf sheath; the leaves are oblong to elliptical, and some are 3 to 3.5 meters (10 ~11.5 feet), 65 cm (26 inches) wide, with 10 to 20 clusters of stem tops. The spikes are drooping, drawn out from the top of the false stem, and the flowers are many, light yellow; the infructescence is curved, and the results are 10-20 clusters, about 50-150. After the plant bears fruit, it dies, and the suckers from the rhizome continue to reproduce, and each plant can live for many years.

Banana is a common fruit nowadays. After it is eaten, it can have a good digestion and absorption effect. Therefore, whether it is for children to the elderly, it can be eaten with confidence. So what is the effect of banana?

The efficacy of bananas.

1. Supplement heat. Eating bananas properly at ordinary times can supplement the body with the nutrients needed, mainly because bananas contain a lot of carbohydrates and also contain a variety of nutrients needed by the human body. When you feel hungry, you can eat appropriately. Bananas can satisfy hunger and can replenish certain nutrients and heat.

2. Moisten the intestines and relax. People who always suffer from constipation can eat bananas properly. We need to know that bananas are cold in nature and sweet in taste. When they are in the body, they can clear the intestines and heat, and can also help the body to moisturize the intestines. It is popular among folks. Bananas are used to treat fever, polydipsia, and constipation, so you can eat bananas often.

3. Eating bananas properly at ordinary times can help the human body lower blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular diseases. Mainly because bananas contain angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, which can prevent blood pressure from rising, so eating bananas can help reduce blood pressure; bananas also contain a lot of potassium, which can reduce sodium. absorb.

4. Protect the gastric mucosa. Animal experiments have shown that bananas can ease the stimulation of gastric acid, and the serotonin contained in it can reduce gastric acid. According to scientists in the United Kingdom and other scientists, there is a chemical substance in immature bananas that can enhance the acid resistance of the gastric wall, thereby protecting the gastric mucosa from the erosion of gastric acid, and can promote the growth of the gastric mucosa and repair the gastric wall.

5. Treatment of steatorrhea. The ratio of banana fructose to glucose is 1:1, which is a good product for treating steatodiarrhea.

6. Antibacterial and detoxification. The water-soluble part of the methanol extract of banana pulp has an inhibitory effect on bacteria and fungi, and has anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects on the human body.

7. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer. Banana contains a lot of carbohydrates and crude fiber, which can quickly excrete carcinogens from the body. The butyrate produced by bacterial digestion is a powerful inhibitor of cancer cell growth; in addition, serotonin can protect the gastric mucosa and improve Symptoms of gastric ulcer, prevent gastric cancer.

8. Adjust mood. According to modern medical research, bananas contain a substance that can assist the human brain to produce serotonin. It can transmit chemical "signals" to the nerve endings of the brain, making people happy and peaceful, and even helping to relieve pain .

Secondly, bananas are rich in a variety of fruit acids, vitamins, sugars and trace elements. They have good beautifying, disinfecting and astringent effects. They can whiten skin, enhance skin elasticity, and keep skin white, tender and moisturized, so it can remove free radicals in the body. Anti-aging, and vitamins can make the skin ruddy, eating bananas can be nourishing beauty.

Banana is eaten with milk. It is rich in minerals, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and molybdenum. It has a calming and soothing effect, can soothe the nerves and promote sleep. There is also a biologically active substance that has a cosmetic effect and makes the skin smooth. And plump, sleep better, blood pressure dropped, belly flattened, skin more delicate.

But,banana is a cold fruit. Excessive consumption can cause damage to gastric function, especially for people with weak and cold physique. Although bananas are rich in potassium, if people suffering from nephritis eat too much, it will aggravate the condition.

Immature bananas contain a lot of resistant starch, which takes a long time to digest. Excessive use of immature bananas can cause severe stomach pain, even nausea and abdominal pain, and severe diarrhea. You need to seek medical attention immediately.

According to research on allergy history, asthma and immunology, those who are allergic to latex may also be allergic to bananas, such as asthma, runny nose, cough, and itchy throat.

Some people who are allergic to bananas experience a severe immune response, with a sudden drop in blood pressure, breathing problems inhibiting the rise of blood oxygen levels, and shock. At the same time, be prepared for symptoms such as increased or decreased pulse rate, dizziness and fainting caused by allergies. A study has shown that even babies can experience such extreme symptoms of banana allergy. Therefore, when adding non-staple food to babies, bananas should also be considered as possible allergens.