A research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can help boost brain powers and alertness for children in their learning process. High in potassium, yet low in salt, banana can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%. It can also help normalise the heartbeat, send oxygen to the brain and regulate the body's water balance.
• Tryptophan: The cooling property in tryptophan can help stabilise one's emotional state. In many cultures, banana is viewed as a 'cooling fruit' that can lower both the physical and mental temperatures of expectant mothers.