I'm talking about a bunch a day..
That is, 7 medium-large bananas a day, uncooked, peeled.
What are the long term effects, good and bad?
2006-09-23 18:25:39 · 17 answers · asked by Tanjoubi 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Bananas contain potassium. Although there is no recommended daily allowance (RDA) for potassium, the National Library of Medicine suggests that consuming 2 to 2.5 grams of potassium a day is adequate. Most Americans consume between 2 and 6 grams of potassium each day. People with high blood pressure are often treated with a diet that's high in potassium but low in sodium called the DASH diet. Too much potassium however can lead to hyperkalemia, or increased potassium levels in the blood. People with kidney problems or severe infection may suffer from increased potassium levels whereas people with too little potassium can suffer heart problems. Also taking more minerals than you need won't make you healthier. In some cases, taking too much of a mineral can make it hard for your body to absorb other vitamins. But you do not want to be deficient in minerals, either. You can avoid vitamin and mineral deficiencies by eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, protein sources, whole grains and dairy products every day. My advice would be to simply have a small variety and not too much of the same thing for a long time! Hope i helped!
2006-09-23 18:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
All things should be in moderation and I do think that a bunch might be too much. The potassium will be good for you but that many bananas is going to mess up your bowels.
2006-09-23 18:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by freemansfox 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
bananas are high in potassium so that may not be too good for you. Do you get a lot of migraine headaches?
2006-09-23 18:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by suzy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the most obvious side effect is CONSTIPATION!
banana is one of the few fruits that actually causes constipation. even though it is high in fiber it has the unfortunate effect of thickening your stool . "Certain foods thicken the stools, including rice, bananas, yogurt, and cheese."
bananas have a lot of potassium in them, I'm not sure what effect this has though. it should be helping your blood pressure
2006-09-23 18:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Bananas are good for you..eat all you want they won't hurt you
2006-09-23 18:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by Ken and Wendy M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don'nt know the long therm effect. But, please don't take it negatively and the attempt to spread vulgarity; but its my personal experience. After consuming it heavily, i always feel erotic. Do write to me if you have similar experience: pyogen2002@yahoo.com
2006-09-23 22:37:00 · answer #6 · answered by yogen p 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are supposed to be the healthiest food on earth.
But you might become a 'little chimp like'. LOL
2006-09-23 18:28:51 · answer #7 · answered by kar_summers 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are you serious. Dude you should be barfing by now. Not to mention trips to the toilet bowl. That cant be good. Too much sugar.
2006-09-23 18:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by triniqueen40 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Its good for digestion. No harm done.
2006-09-23 18:28:15 · answer #9 · answered by maesam 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
smarter,good bowel movement n also, more magnesium.
2006-09-23 18:36:42 · answer #10 · answered by Samantha Stephens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋