Tag: Banana Radiation


  • Bananas are radioactive—yes, really! These yellow fruits contain a tiny amount of potassium-40, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope. Potassium is essential for your body—it helps with muscle function and heart health—and bananas are packed with it, which is why they’re a go-to snack for athletes. But a small fraction of that potassium, about 0.01%, is…