![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/eat-a-slightly-green-banana-every-day-to-prevent-cancer-researchers-claim/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_GettyImages-85637071JPG.jpg&description=Bananas are famed for their high potassium content, but the popular fruit can also reduce the risk of cancer in those with a family history of the disease, a recent study claimsEating a slightly green banana every day can reduce your risk of cancer Many Brits enjoy eating bananas as part of a healthy breakfast, or for a boost of energy during a busy day - but did you know the popular fruit can help to prevent cancer? Bananas are famed for their high potassium content, but many people are unaware that eating a slightly green banana every day can reduce the risk of cancer in those with a family history of the disease. Scientists at Newcastle and Leeds Universities examined around 1,000 people with Lynch syndrome - a genetic condition that increases the risk of certain cancers, including ovary, bowel, stomach, womb and pancreatic. Published in Cancer Prevention Research, the findings highlighted that a daily dose of resistant starch supplement - the equivalent of one green banana - over a two year period reduces some cancers by up to two thirds. Starch, which can be found in oats, cereal, beans and slightly green bananas, did not affect cancers in the bowel but did reduce it in other parts of the body by more than half. Professor John Mathers of Newcastle University, said: 'We found resistant starch reduces a range of cancers by over 60 per cent. "The effect was most obvious in the upper part of the gut.' Want to get the latest health news direct to your inbox? Sign up for the Mirror Health newsletter HERE Resistant starch reduces a range of cancers by over 60 per cent. According to the research, the supplement was particularly effective in gastric, biliary tract, pancreatic, oesophageal, and duodenum cancers. Professor Mathers explained: 'This is important as cancers of the upper GI tract are difficult to diagnose and often are not caught early on." The remarkable effect was seen to last for 10 years after stopping taking the supplement and experts hope the resistant){kind=link}
Bananas are famed for their high potassium content, but the popular fruit can also reduce the risk of cancer in those with a family history of the disease, a recent study claims
Many Brits enjoy eating bananas as part of a healthy breakfast, or for a boost of energy during a busy day – but did you know the popular fruit can help to prevent cancer?
Bananas are famed for their high potassium content, but many people are unaware that eating a slightly green banana every day can reduce the risk of cancer in those with a family history of the disease.
Scientists at Newcastle and Leeds Universities examined around 1,000 people with Lynch syndrome – a genetic condition that increases the risk of certain cancers, including ovary, bowel, stomach, womb and pancreatic.
Published in Cancer Prevention Research, the findings highlighted that a daily dose of resistant starch supplement – the equivalent of one green banana – over a two year period reduces some cancers by up to two thirds.