Nutritionist Elena Solomatina: bananas can be useful for nervous tension and sleep problems.
Doctor Solomatina told Moscow 24 about the calming effect of bananas. According to the doctor, this fruit contains substances that have a positive effect on the nervous system.
“Banana contains a lot of B vitamins and magnesium. Therefore, it calms, improves concentration and improves mood,” the specialist explained.
Solomatina added that bananas also help with insomnia. Partly due to the above-mentioned nutrients, partly due to the fact that when they are consumed in the evening, the body activates the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. The doctor said that if a person eats a banana in the evening, he will fall asleep faster.
The nutritionist drew attention to the fact that eating bananas has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system – this is facilitated by their saturation with potassium. This microelement is an antagonist of sodium, which retains fluid in tissues. Potassium helps remove it from the body, as a result of which swelling is eliminated and pressure in the blood vessels decreases.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about why it is useful to eat green bananas – a product that is allowed even for diabetics.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Elena Solomatina Healthy lifestyle nutritionist, PhD