Bananas for Heart Health

Bananas are rich in potassium and high in fibre.

Most people have heart problems due to a deficiency in both magnesium and potassium.

Did you know?

Did you know that the banana skin contains more potassium and magnesium than the fruit itself?

If you buy organic bananas, then there is a way to unlock these minerals and it is called banana tea.

Bananas have been shown to help prevent high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and digestive problems.

Interestingly, you also need magnesium for the potassium to work properly. This may be one of the reasons that over 98% of Americans are potassium deficient yet the majority of these people regularly eat bananas?

According to a Harvard Health report (Harvard.edu) "Your body depends on the mineral potassium for many bodily functions, including keeping control of the electrolyte balance of your heart, metabolizing carbohydrates, and building muscle".

Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness and heartbeat irregularities. On the other hand, excessive potassium can cause your heart to stop.

If you have heart issues, you need to pay close attention to how much potassium you get each day.

Did you know that some heart failure drugs can actually cause your body to excrete too much potassium, while others can cause your body to retain too much potassium.

Ask your doctor to tell you how the medications you need will affect your potassium levels. You'll likely need to have your blood potassium level checked regularly to be sure it is within a good range for you.

If you need to raise your potassium level:

If your potassium level is too low, the solution may be as simple as taking potassium supplements."

Symbiotic Supplementation

Symbiotic Supplementation is where you take a supplement - in this case Potassium - and you also eat "specific" fruits or vegetables which are high in the same mineral.

Because the "specific plant" contains (for example) potassium, it also contains other nutrients which are better able to support the body's absorption of any extra potassium supplements you may take.

The supplements should be taken at the same time that you are eating the vegetables which are high in the specific minerals you need the most.

For example: taking 2 bananas in the morning or at lunch time with your potassium supplement would greatly enhance the absorption rate of the supplement.

MAGNESIUM

Potassium works best when it is supported by other minerals, like Sulphur and especially Magnesium.

WARNING: that sugar removes magnesium from your body.