Green Bananas
Overview
Green (unripe) bananas provide resistant starch, a prebiotic fiber that supports gut microbiome diversity and SCFA production, particularly butyrate. Prebiotic fibres including resistant starch (cooled potatoes, green bananas) support butyrate production and gut barrier integrity.
Recipes
Substances
1 substance in this food
Potassium
Electrolyte for nerve transmission, muscle function, and blood pressure regulation
Preparation Notes
- Consume while still green/unripe for resistant starch
- Can be cooked to increase resistant starch
- Supports gut microbiome diversity
- Part of prebiotic fiber strategy
Biological Target Matrix
| Biological Target | Substance | Therapeutic Areas | Mechanism of Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurochemical Balance | Potassium | Critical for membrane potential, nerve signaling, and neuronal excitability; adequate intake balances sodium effects |
References
- Resistant starch (cooled potatoes, green bananas)
- Prebiotic Fibres: Inulin (chicory, onions), GOS (legumes), resistant starch (cooled potatoes, green bananas), pectin (apples)
- Resistant starch supports butyrate production and gut barrier integrity