Do bananas increase heart rate? - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

lifeoriley · 10-13-2006, 12:46 PM

On another thread I recommended bananas to lower blood pressure and someone responded that he can't have bananas because they increase his heart rate. Is there any science to this? It's news to me, and how bad is an increased heart rate? Thanks

ttwarrior1 · 10-13-2006, 01:07 PM

i thought it lowered blood pressure along with celery and carrots

mitley · 10-13-2006, 05:58 PM

That's crazy. Just think of their gene's, weight and other factors.

snowy owl · 10-14-2006, 04:31 PM

Bananas contain potassium. Some kidney problems result in the body's inability to excrete potassium, and high levels can result in heart palpatations. With some blood pressure medications, a person has to watch their potassium intake.

Lenin · 10-15-2006, 07:29 AM

There's nobody on the planet that needs to avoid bananas.