Potassium also has a positive effect on blood pressure by reducing water retention. It also helps relax the walls of the arteries by flushing out sodium from the body.

6. Improve Digestion (Gut Health):

Bananas help you restore normal bowel function because these fruits are rich sources of fibre. Rich in both soluble and insoluble fibre, Bananas aid in smooth bowel movement by adding bulk to your stool. Soluble fibre helps you maintain the health of your intestines and keep you full for longer. It also keeps your blood sugar levels in a healthy range by slowing down the absorption of fats and carbs.

In addition, fully ripened bananas effectively treat digestive issues because they are a rich source of fructooligosaccharides that improve gut health by feeding the gut’s friendly bacteria. Green bananas can help treat constipation because it is rich in resistant starch (4). It can also help ease heartburn because it is naturally low in acids.

7. Boost Brain Function:

Banana benefits brain and mental health because it is a rich source of vitamin B6. Higher concentrations of vitamin B6 performed better in memory tests, as per one study by Tuft’s University. And Bananas facilitate the electrical activity between the brain’s nerve cells with the help of magnesium. Furthermore, the fruit helps prevent brain conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease because it is a rich source of manganese (5)(6). Therefore, regular consumption of bananas helps with improving nerve function and brainpower.

8. Benefits Your Bones:

The potassium in bananas positively benefits bones, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (7). In addition, these fruits are also good sources of silicon that contribute to bone health, as per certain preliminary studies (8). Another nutrient essential for bone structure is magnesium which is present in high amounts in Bananas. Intake of potassium has shown improvement in bone density in senior women. It also reduces osteoporosis risk with long-term potassium intake (9).