3 bananas a day prevent from heart stroke

Eating of one banana a day helps reduce high blood pressure and prevents atherosclerosis. The performance of the fetus due to its high potassium content – trace element necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system, the heart, blood pressure.It is known that excessive use of salt raises blood. Potassium reduces its harmful effect.

In medium banana contains about 500 mg of potassium.

Several studies have shown that adherence to a diet rich in foods containing potassium and magnesium and fiber significantly reduces the risk of stroke. Eating three bananas each day significantly reduces this risk, according to scientists.

Review of 11 different studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows that daily intake of potassium from 1,600 mg is sufficient to reduce the risk of stroke by more than one fifth.

Another U.S. study published in Archives of Internal Medicine, shows that consumption of foods high in fiber such as bananas, helps prevent heart disease. Researchers tracked the eating habits of nearly 10,000 people in over 19 years.

It turns out that people who consumed the most fiber, 21 grams per day have 12% lower risk of coronary heart disease.