Exotic, tropical, and sweet-tasting, mango also has a hefty list of health-promoting effects.
Among them, the Tua Saúde site highlights the following.
1. Improve the digestive system
Being rich in soluble fibers, it facilitates intestinal transit.
In addition, its manghiferin content favors protection of the liver and bile salts.
2. Fight gastritis
The reason is that two of its bioactive compounds exert a protective effect on the stomach and have antioxidant power.
3. Helps control blood sugar
Some studies show that the polyphenols that are present in its composition stimulate insulin production and lower blood sugar levels.
4. They have an anti-inflammatory action
This is a very important beneficial action for various diseases. These include inflammation of the intestine, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Because it reduces the production of inflammatory substances such as prostaglandins and cytokines.
5. It’s an antioxidant
That reverses the free radical mechanism and helps reduce cell damage.
6. Strengthens the immune system
Something essential to maintain good general health.
7. Take care of skin health
Its contributions of vitamins A and C help fight free radicals that cause skin aging. Moreover, They act on the production of collagen, the protein responsible for skin elasticity.
Nutritional values of mango
Calories, 59
Waterfall. 83.5g
protein. 0.5 g
Fat, 0.3 g
Carbs, 11.7g
Fiber, 2.9g
Vitamin A, 300mcg
Carotenes, 1800 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin B1, 0.04 mg
Vitamin B2, 0.05 mg
Vitamin B3, 0.5 mg
Vitamin B6, 0.13 mg
Vitamin C, 23 mg
Folate, 36 mcg
Calcium, 9 mg
Magnesium, 13 mg
Potassium, 120 mg.
A fundamental clarification from the Tua Saúde website: to obtain these benefits, it must be included in a balanced and healthy diet.
Furthermore, since it is a fruit with a high amount of fructose, it should be eaten in small portions. Especially for those people who want to lose weight or have diabetes.
The recommended daily dose is half a unit of mango.
Source: Clarin
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