Can banana's make you constipated?!
Can banana's make you constipated?
Answers:
Yes and No.
The confusion is because unripe bananas can cause constipation while ripe bananas will have a very mild laxative effect.
Source(s):
Here's some info:
http://www.kuruppampady.com/bananaproper...
"Constipation and Diarrhea
Bananas are of great value both in constipation and diarrhea as they normalize colonic functions in the large intestine to absorb large amounts of water for proper bowel moments. Their usefulness in constipation is due to their richness in pectin, which is water-absorbent and this gives them a bulk producing ability. They also possess the ability to change the bacteria in the intestines-from the harmful type of bacilli to the beneficial acidophilus bacilli."
No, bananas are actually a good lacative that helps loosen stool. Papyas are very good for this too.
Yes, if you eat too many. I have heard to eat bananas when you have diarrhea.
No it is the other way round. Bananas help in easing constipation.
no way, jose.
Yes, when my child had severe diarrhea, her pediatrician told me to give her the B.R.A.T. diet to stop the diarrhea. That stands for bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. They definitely are not a laxative as the other answer said!
they shouldnt because they are a good soure of fiber
yes they can if you get constipated try some prunes
Yes, but you have to eat a bunch.
Yes. Bananas are part of the BRAT diet used when someone has diarrhea. Bananas, rice, apples, toast.
My daughter has problems with her bowels and going to the bathroom. Her doctor told her to stay away from bananas that it will constipate her more. She is very limited in eating them, even thou thats her favorite fruit.
Wow! Bizarre contradictory answers :) My sister had Irritable Bowel Syndrome which was making her constipated and her Doctor put her on a banana diet to boost her fibre!