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Bananas in Smoothies Could Undercut Berry Flavanols, Study Shows

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Bananas in Smoothies Could Undercut Berry Flavanols, Study Shows
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UC Davis researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies dramatically reduces flavanol absorption due to the PPO enzyme—banana smoothies showed about 84% lower flavanol levels than a control; pairing flavanol-rich ingredients with low-PPO foods (e.g., mango, pineapple, orange, yogurt) may preserve flavanols.

Topics:healthhealth-and-medicine#bananas#bioavailability#flavanols#health-and-medicine#polyphenol-oxidase#smoothies
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