Bananas also contain a protein called banana lectin, or BanLec. New studies from the University of Michigan Medical School show this protein provides a biological barrier to essentially “mop up” stray viruses so they are rendered harmless. Research shows BanLec sticks to chains of sugar molecules, which is exciting because some of the world’s deadliest viruses are covered in exactly the same kind of sugar molecules banana lectin is attracted to (9).
Mix Bananas, Honey and Water: Cough and Bronchitis Will Disappear
According to researchers, this makes it a possible miracle antiviral agent. According to Jonathan Ball, Professor of Molecular Virology at the University of Nottingham, “Lectins have that potential as they are able to bind to the sugars present on the surface of a range of viruses including HIV, influenza, and Ebola, many of which have caused or have the potential to cause severe epidemics or even pandemics.” (10)
Honey
Honey successfully treats a variety of ailments, but it is especially well known for its ability to treat stubborn coughs such as bronchitis.
According to one study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, researchers showed just one nighttime dose of buckwheat honey is more effective than dextromethorphan, a common cough suppressant (11).
The World Health Organization (WHO) even lists honey as a safe, effective, natural demulcent, a sugary liquid that coats the throat and soothes irritation (12).
Honey is also a wonderful source of vitamins including, B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and certain amino acids, all of which are beneficial for healing. It further contains various minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc, again, all of which help you to heal (13). Manuka honey has an even higher than normal amounts of these minerals, which makes them even more powerful for treating illnesses.
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