A better understanding of bananas could help prevent blindness

(American Chemical Society) Carotenoids, which are found at various levels in different banana cultivars, are important vitamin precursors for eye health. In a study published in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers report a new understanding of how the fruit makes and stores the compound. Their findings could someday help in the development of banana varieties with enhanced health benefits.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news