Some evidence suggests that humans have been eating bananas for roughly 6,000 years, at the same period that we began to travel and trade. Although our daily routines have changed over the millennia, bananas remain a constant.

Peeling back the skin of a banana reveals a wealth of health advantages. Despite the fact that you can scream its praises, this beautiful fruit isn't as perfect as it's made up to be and can have its own set of negative effects as well. We've got a few you may not have known about!

Bananas have been linked to migraines in the past

Bananas should be avoided if you suffer from frequent and intense migraine headaches. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the chemical tyramine, which is found in a wide range of foods, including bananas, cheeses, and non-veg items, can cause migraines. Remove the stringy parts of peel from the fruit before consuming it since the peel contains ten times more tyramine than the flesh does.

Hyperkalemia

Bananas have the potential to induce hyperkalemia in some people. Hyperkalemia is a disorder that occurs when there is an excess of potassium in the blood, which can produce symptoms such as an irregular heartbeat, nausea, and an erratic pulse rate. Over 18 g of potassium per day can lead to hyperkalemia in adults according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. It is common for some diets, such as the GM Diet, to encourage a high intake of bananas on particular days of the week. Such diets may put your health in jeopardy if you stick to them long term.

Bananas may cause tooth decay

Bananas are heavy in starch, which can lead to tooth rot if you don't brush and floss regularly. In certain cases, bananas are even more harmful to your mouth health than chocolates, red licorice, and chewing gum. Sugar dissolves more quickly than starches in the tongue. When you eat bananas, for example, their particles remain between your teeth for around two hours, which attracts additional germs, resulting in more cavities.

Tiredness

Bananas have been linked to tiredness in some people.

Always believed that eating a banana first thing in the morning was a good idea? You probably didn't realise that bananas may make you sleepy even if you've just begun your day. Their high tryptophan content can impair memory and response speed and induce sleep, respectively. Bananas are also rich in magnesium, a mineral that helps calm muscles. Because of these qualities, they're a fantastic pre-bedtime snack.