1. Reduction of blood cholesterol and control of hypertension
Due to its high crude fiber content of roughages, consumption of bananas gives peristaltic bowel movement and helps to reduce cholesterol.
It also reduces constipation and indigestion. It helps to control high blood pressure because of high levels of bad cholesterol which is removed from the bowel.
The high potassium helps in the electrolyte fluid balance between potassium and sodium to cause reduction in blood pressure.
In the blood, potassium and sodium are electrolytes that enter and leave the cell to regulate their functions including blood pressure. When there’s a preponderance of sodium ions, high blood pressure is precipitated which can only be counterbalanced by potassium.
Regular consumption of bananas, at least 4 fingers daily, is very helpful in regulating high blood pressure. Hypertension is normalized. This consumption can adequately control hypertension.
Diabetics should not take more than two fingers of banana daily.
