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Banana is a happy fruit, eating just one can help relieve emotions such as anger and depression. Bananas can be helpful in overcoming depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which the body converts to serotonin, the mood-elevating brain neurotransmitter. Additional, vitamin B6 can help you sleep well, and magnesium helps to relax muscles. The tryptophan in bananas is well known for its sleep inducing properties.

Banana is known to reduce swelling, protect against developing Type 2 diabetes, aid in weight loss, strengthen the nervous system and help with production of white blood cells, all due to the high level of vitamin B6 that bananas contain.

Bananas is high in antioxidants, which can provide protection from free radicals, which we come in contact with every day; from the sunlight to the lotion you put on your skin.

A 2017 analysis published by Prilozi, Section of Medical Sciences suggested that unripe green bananas offer some health benefits. They may help with controlling gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea and ulcers, and may lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Some studies have suggested that the lectins in green bananas could provide treatment for HIV patients. 

Research has also proven that the levels of nutrients rise in bananas as they ripen. Banana with dark spots is eight times more effective in enhancing the power of white blood cells than green-skin banana. White blood cells fight infections from bactefungi, viruses and other pathogens. 

Banana is good for your heart. It is packed with potassium, a mineral electrolyte that keeps electricity flowing throughout your body, which is required to keep your heart beating. Bananas has high potassium and low sodium content may also help protect your cardiovascular system against high blood pressure.

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama, found that the potassium in banana is also linked to arterial effectiveness; the more potassium you have, the less likely your arteries are harden. 

Banana aids digestion and weight loss;

Banana is high in fiber, which can help keep you regular. One banana can provide nearly 10 percent of your daily fiber requirement. Vitamin B6 can also help protect against Type 2 diabetes and aid in weight loss. In general, bananas are a great weight loss food because they taste sweet and are filling, which helps curb cravings.

Banana may not be overflowing with calcium, but they is still helpful in keeping bones strong, according to Researchers. Banana contains abundance of fructooligosaccharides. These are nondigestive carbohydrates that encourage digestive-friendly probiotics and enhance the body's ability to absorb calcium.

Bananas are a sugary fruit, so eating too many and not maintaining proper dental hygiene practices can lead to tooth decay. They also do not contain enough fat or protein to be a healthy meal on their own, or an effective post-workout snack.

Eating bananas becomes significantly risky only if you eat too many. It is recommended that adults eat about two cups of fruit a day, or about two bananas. If you eat dozens of bananas every day, there may be a risk of excessively high vitamin and mineral levels.

Did you know National Banana Day is April 17th? Why not, there is a day for everything else. So grab a banana.