following are some benefits of banana...
Lower Blood Pressure
Studies show that the high amounts of potassium in bananas (over 13% of
the RDA) can lower one's blood pressure, which in turn lessens the
possibility of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke.
Bone Health
Along with lowering blood pressure, potassium prevents the weakening of
the body's bones. A high sodium intake, which is typical of many
American diets, can cause excessive amount of calcium to be lost through
the urine, which threatens not only the strength and general health of
the bones, but also negatively affects blood clotting, proper muscle
contraction, and normal nervous system function. The potassium found in
bananas neutralizes the high amounts of sodium in one's diet, thus
allowing for healthy amounts of calcium to remain within the body.
Vitamin B6
One banana has an impressive 34% of the RDA of vitamin B6, which serves
many important roles in the body's health. For example, the B6 in
bananas acts as an anti-in?ammatory agent that helps ward off
cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, as well as obesity. B6 also
contributes to the maintenance of the lymphoid glands that ensure the
production of healthy white blood cells that protect the body from
infection. Finally, the vitamin B6 in bananas plays a pivotal part in
cell formation and proper nervous system function, making one banana a
day a healthy and delicious choice.