Fruit that will help reduce risk of blood clots
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Bananas are highly beneficial for health. Not everyone knows it, but this fruit can help prevent the risk of thrombosis, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Research on bananas
If you eat one banana in the morning, at lunch, and in the evening, the risk of blood clots and stroke can be reduced by 21%.
This is explained by the fact that bananas provide the body with a necessary portion of potassium, which plays a key role in reducing the risk of clot formation.
Experts believe that getting 1600 mg of potassium per day from bananas or other potassium-rich foods can lower the likelihood of stroke by 21%.
What beneficial properties do bananas have?
- Reduce blood pressure and support heart health.
- Help with heartburn as they act as natural antacids, binding acids, making them good for the stomach.
- Contain a lot of iron, which contributes to overall health.
- Are an energy source due to their composition.
- Ease constipation due to their high dietary fiber content, promoting regular bowel movements.
- Calm nerves thanks to their vitamin B content.
- Regulate body temperature.
- Incidentally, tryptophan found in bananas converts to serotonin, which helps improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression.
Bananas are a good source of quickly digestible carbohydrates, providing the body with energy, especially beneficial for active people and athletes.
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