Jammu, May 4 -- When creating a nutritious smoothie, bananas are a popular ingredient choice due to their creaminess and natural sweetness. However, new insights from medical experts suggest bananas may actually reduce the health benefits derived from other nutrient-packed smoothie add-ins.

Functional medicine practitioner Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi recently highlighted on social media that the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO), naturally found in bananas, can negatively interact with polyphenols present in berries, greens powders and other supplements frequently included in smoothies. As a reporter researching this topic, I sought expert perspectives on how this enzyme interaction works and its implications.

Registered dietician Kanikka Malhotra...