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Nausea and bananas   

Overview

Alternative names:

Bananas and upset stomach; Upset stomach and bananas

Information

Question:
Can bananas help relieve an upset stomach?

Answer:
Yes. Bananas stimulate the production of mucus and cells in the stomach that create a barrier between the stomach lining and the acidic gastric substances that cause heartburn and stomach upset. If a person is actively vomiting, however, bananas or other solids may not be recommended. In this situation, clear liquids would be more appropriate. Once the person is ready to start eating solid food again, it is best to start with bland food.  Bananas are considered a bland food.

Bananas are also part of the BRAT diet, a diet many physicians and nurses recommend for children recovering from gastrointestinal upsets, particularly diarrhea. BRAT stands for the different components that make up the diet: Bananas, Rice cereal, Applesauce, Toast.

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