Is Green Banana Flour in Fiber Gummies Legit? New Study Says Yes... or No?
Hey everyone, just came across this study on green banana flour as a prebiotic fiber in gummies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35987453/ Seems promising but also reads like it's funded by the banana board or something? What's the consensus? Is this real or just marketing hype?
Oh I've been using green banana flour in my smoothies for months! It's actually amazing for gut health imo. But yeah, always check the funding. I'd say if it's from a reputable journal like that, it's probs legit. but trust your body not just science articles lol
Sam, I looked at the study. It's published in Nutrients, which is a decent MDPI journal. Disclosures mention one author works for a company that produces resistant starch, but it's not a huge red flag. The sample size is small (30 people) but results show increased bifidobacteria. I'd say it's a good starting point but not definitive. For fiber gummies specifically, check if they use actual banana flour or just 'natural flavors'.
As a trainer, I'm all about fiber. But gummies usually have tons of sugar. If you get a fiber gummy with green banana flour, make sure it's low sugar or sugar-free. The study sounds interesting but I'd rather eat an actual banana lol. Anyone tried a specific brand?
Thanks all! I think I'll give a gummy with green banana flour a shot, but only if it's sugar-free. Jack, thanks for the deep dive. I'll watch out for that funding but seems worth trying. Maybe I'll post a review later!