"New metabolic findings revealed that banana metabolites potentially mimic how ibuprofen works to reduce pain and swelling, and how they help the immune system function effectively..."
Banana metabolites, or the products of metabolism, seem to limit the expression of COX-2 mRNA, the same enzyme targeted by ibuprofen.
"New study by Appalachian Human Performance Laboratory finds banana compounds act as COX-2 inhibitor"
A study completed by Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Laboratory on the N.C. Research Campus has found banana metabolites inhibit COX-2 mRNA expression — the same target as ibuprofen.
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