10 Benefits of Bananas
Benefit #5: Bone Health
Calcium is crucial when it comes to bone health. However, calcium does not work alone. Calcium requires the help from phosphorous, vitamin D, and numerous other factors to be absorbed by the body. Bananas do not have much calcium; however, they do contain an abundance of fructooligosaccharides
Fructooligosaccharides are nondigestive carbohydrates that encourage digestive friendly probiotics and enhance the body’s ability to absorb calcium. This is essential because if the body cannot absorb calcium, it cannot use it. Not being able to absorb calcium can lead to a plethora of issues such as low bone density, osteomalacia, and even osteoporosis.
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