Suffering from sleep apnea? Well, the humble banana may prove to be your ultimate saviour, according to a study.

Obstructive sleep apnea sufferers experience recurrent choking when the throat closes during sleep. Therefore, it is a potentially life-threatening disorder.

However, an Australian research team has found that downing an unconventional nightcap of a banana smoothie may help keep sufferers' throats open and reduce the risk of choking.

Read via medindia.net