7 Health Benefits and 6 Risks of Eating Bananas
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Benefit 3: Blood pressure control
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Bananas are rich in potassium, which can help control blood pressure. One study shows that an active potassium intake reduces the risk of heart disease by up to 27%.
The American Heart Association also recommends more potassium intakes while reducing salt. Bananas may also be effective in preventing heart disease, because they are a readily available source of potassium.
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