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Is it true that eating bananas can prevent you from getting depressed?
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Not by themselves: Bananas are one food high in the essential Amino Acid tryptophan, which our bodies cannot synthesize, and which is a natural precursor of serotonin. Low serotonin levels can be associated with (but don't necessarily "cause") mood disorders like depression. Preventing depression includes a whole balanced lifestyle including healthy whole foods diet, exercise, sleep, and life purpose.
Answered 4/13/2016
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Bananas: Agree with dr. Pappas. Also bananas are good for diarrhea.
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