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You will have to work very hard to overdose
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Even though bananas are high in potassium, it is nearly impossible for a healthy person to overdose. You would need to eat hundreds of bananas in one day—between 400 and 800—to reach dangerous potassium levels. Your stomach would fill up long before you could eat enough to cause harm. However, people taking beta blockers for heart disease should be careful, as these medicines can raise potassium levels. Diabetics should also watch their banana intake, as bananas are moderate on the glycemic index. For most healthy people, eating two bananas daily is not only safe but very beneficial. Studies even show that high potassium intake can lower your risk of dying from any physical illness by 20%. Unless you have specific medical restrictions, enjoy your bananas and embrace their many health benefits!
