Written By: Shraddha Rupavate | Updated : September 25, 2014 4:21 PM IST
Whether you're suffering from gout, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, bananas can help you beat your condition with its super anti-inflammatory properties. Doctors and researchers believe that people with arthritis can benefit a lot from foods that are rich in potassium, B vitamins and other vitamins that act as antioxidants and prevent inflammation. And, bananas are like an all-in-one package that you can easily get at quite a cheap rate.
Bananas are the best natural source of potassium. And potassium is a mineral that has an amazing anti-calcification property. A study by R Rastmanesh and colleagues that involved patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis showed that increased level of potassium was associated with decreased pain intensity in study participants. Potassium also plays a crucial role in impeding sodium retention in the body. It also enhances the balance between calcium and phosphorous, thereby decreasing overall bone loss. Additionally, bananas are also rich in vitamin B6, folic acid and vitamin C. They help compensate for the loss of essential vitamins due to inflammation.
One medium sized banana contributes to approximately 12% of potassium, 22% of vitamin B6 and 17% of vitamin C, of your total recommended daily intake. Here are a few more good reasons to add bananas to your diet.
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