12/20/2021
Rankin Physical Therapy & Fitness Center tip of the day:
Bananas are sometimes referred to as the perfect food for athletes. This is largely due to their content of easily digested carbs, as well as the minerals potassium and magnesium, both of which act as electrolytes. You lose electrolytes through your sweat during vigorous exercise. Resupplying your body with potassium and magnesium after sweating, for example by eating a banana, may reduce exercise-related muscle cramps and soreness. However, specific research on the effects of bananas on exercise performance, cramping, and exercise recovery is lacking. Nevertheless, bananas provide excellent nutrition before, during, and after exercise.
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