Banana reduces polyphenol absorption in fruit smoothies
8 min read - fact checked Smoothies are often seen as an easy, delicious way to pack in nutrients and functional compounds known as polyphenols, especially those from fruits and vegetables. But a growing body of research shows that what you mix together in a smoothie may influence how many of those beneficial functional compounds your body actually absorbs, which can then influence the extent of their beneficial effects on human health. A recent study in humans [1] published in Food & Function Royal Society…......
