Health benefits of Mangoes

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Mango is the National Fruit of India and it contains amino acids, flavonoids, Vitamin C and E, niacin, beta carotene, calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium.

Health Benefits of Mangoes


1.Vitamin A in mangoes helps the body to build and maintain healthy skin and bones.It promotes healthy eyesight and prevents night blindness. The darker the mango, the more beta-carotene(an antioxidant form of vitamin A)present in the mango.Vitamin C in mangoes boosts the immune system and blocks the damage done by the free radicals.


2.The antioxidants in mangoes protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancer and also helps to fight against  heart diseases.


3.Mangoes are rich in soluble fiber prevents constipation.It lowers the bad cholesterol (LDL levels)and helps to prevent heart attacks and strokes.


4.Mangoes are rich in Vitamin E boosts sex drive.


5.Mangoes are rich in iron and thereby effectively helps in treating anemia.


6.The special digestive enzymes (esters and terpenes) in mangoes significantly aids in breaking down food and reduce stomach acid thereby helps in digestion.


7.Mangoes clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples.It gives effective remedy for skin problems.
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Mango


8.The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in mangoes helps to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.


9.Mango leaves helps to normalize the insulin levels in the blood and helps in treating diabetes. The traditional home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking through the night, and then consuming the filtered decoction in the morning.


10.The potassium in mangoes act as a necessary electrolyte and assists in the normal electrical function of the heart. It aids to build muscles and it is also important for normal growth. 


11.Magnesium in mangoes supports nerve and muscle functions and helps in keeping the heartbeat steady.It also


  • helps the body muscles contract and relax.
  • helps to produce and transport energy.
  • helps to produce proteins in the body.

Comments

  1. George JoeApril 18, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    @admin- Your post is great, but i wanna ask mango are good for those who have diabetes ??

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  2. YashikaApril 23, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Hi George Joe,
    Thanks for taking time to leave your comment.Keep Visiting!

    Check this link.Hope it will give answer to your question.

    http://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2006/Nov/Mango-good-for-diabetes-and-pre-diabetes.html

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  3. Ramakant PradhanApril 28, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Nice to know about the benefits of mango. I wasn't aware but loved them just the same. Too tasty to resist I guess :)

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  4. YashikaMay 1, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Thank You for taking time to leave your comment.Keep Visiting!

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  5. AnonymousJune 14, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    audie: Sir, what is the benefits of unripe mango?

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  6. YashikaJune 16, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    HI Audie,i have posted about the benefits of unripe mangoes.check the below link:

    http://health--benefits.blogspot.in/2012/06/health-benefits-of-green-mangoesunriped.html

    Have a Good Day!

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  7. UnknownDecember 29, 2015 at 8:10 AM

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  8. maguireadelaideApril 5, 2017 at 5:22 AM

    Mango is known as the king of fruits and this is suitable name for it because with lovely taste, it contains number of health benefits too. Eating mangoes is good for your overall health, some of them are- lowering blood pressure, boost immunity, lowers down cholesterol, improve metabolism and many more. Yes, all these are benefits of mangoes .

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  9. UnknownJune 1, 2017 at 11:27 PM

    Mangoes have very good amount of antioxidants. You can take this fruit every day but since it is seasonal you have to wait for its arrival in summer season. There is a better fruit called Goji berries. Ancient people used to drink Goji Berry Juice to ward off their diseases.

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