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Banana

-0.5

Bananas offer minimal anti-inflammatory benefits through vitamin B6 and resistant starch, but higher sugar content and moderate glycemic impact limit overall effectiveness.

Ingredient score breakdown

Vitamin B6

-0.4

Supports immune function and helps regulate inflammatory responses by maintaining proper homocysteine metabolism.

Resistant starch

-0.3

Present in less ripe bananas, feeds beneficial gut bacteria and promotes anti-inflammatory short-chain fatty acid production.

Potassium

-0.2

Helps regulate fluid balance and may reduce inflammatory stress on cardiovascular system.

Natural sugars

+0.4

High carbohydrate and sugar content can trigger mild inflammatory responses and blood sugar spikes in sensitive individuals.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Bananas are low FODMAP when firm and yellow, but become high FODMAP when overripe due to increased fructose.

Healthier alternatives

  • blueberries
  • apple

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