The Surprising Benefits of Bananas: According to a Russian Nutritionist

Al-Marsad Newspaper: The Russian nutritionist, Dr. Mariana Gotova, revealed several unknown benefits of bananas, including that it helps to combat bad moods.

In an interview with Gazeta.Ru, Gotova said that bananas are an important source of dietary fiber and a number of vitamins and mineral elements, and it is a high-capacity fruit in securing a healthy balance for the body.

She explained that the amino acid tryptophan found in bananas increases the hormone of happiness, and its deficiency causes poor sleep, bad mood, and even a person may become depressed.

Bananas are also rich in vitamin B6, which helps maintain the health of the nervous system, and it contains “glucose, fructose and sucrose” which are natural sugars, which help to feel full and increase the energy level over a long period.