May support exercise recovery

Bananas are sometimes referred to as the ideal sports food. This is primarily due to their high concentration of easily digestible carbohydrates, as well as the minerals potassium and magnesium, both of which act as electrolytes.

During vigorous exercise, electrolytes are lost through sweat. Resupplying your body with potassium and magnesium after sweating, such as with a banana, may help to reduce exercise-related muscle cramps and soreness. However, there is a lack of specific research on the effects of bananas on exercise performance, cramping, and recovery. But even so, bananas are an excellent source of nutrition before, during, and after exercise.