Doctors Explain What Really Happens When You Eat Bananas…

types of fiber. Soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance that slows digestion, allowing for better nutrient absorption. Resistant starch, particularly in less ripe bananas, acts as a prebiotic, nourishing beneficial gut bacteria.

This process leads to the production of short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate, which help reduce inflammation, strengthen continue reading …