Monday, September 5, 2011

Bananas Prevent Asthma in Children

Bananas Prevent Asthma in Children. Asthma is a disease associated with genetic factors. According to research, as much as 30 percent of asthmatics have close relatives who also suffer from asthma.

For parents, you need not worry. Because bananas can ward off asthma attacks in children.

Thus the results of research conducted by experts at Imperial College, London, England, recently.

The study involved 2640 children aged 5 to 10 years. Found, those who regularly ate one banana per day had a 34 percent lower chance of developing asthma.

Additionally, fiber, potassium, vitamins C and B6, the banana also can maintain heart health and prevent attacks leukemia. Meanwhile, the content of tryptophan and amino acid can improve memory or mood mood as well.

Besides bananas, the study also found that apple and pineapple also has a similar effect. The content of bromelain in pineapple is the key to preventing the effects of asthma attacks in children. (Liputan6.com/Medindia/SHA)

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