Study reveals adding bananas to smoothies makes it less healthy
A new study from the University of California, Davis, reveals that adding bananas to smoothies can significantly reduce the body's absorption of flavanols, nutrients vital for heart and brain health. The enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in bananas interferes with flavanol absorption. Experts recommend pairing flavanol-rich fruits like berries with low-PPO ingredients such as oranges or yogurt.