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Health Benefits Of Mangoes

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Dr. Shilpa ChawlaDietitian/Nutritionist • 22 Years Exp.BSc - Home Science, Diploma In Health & Nutrition, MSc - Dietitics/Nutrition
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Health benefits of mangoes

Here is why our mothers and grandmothers have been raving about the king of fruits.

1. Prevent cancer


• consuming mangoes every day is a delicious way to make you immune to cancer.

• mangoes contain abundant quantities of antioxidant elements.

• terpenoids, carotenoids, polyphenols, ascorbic acid and gallic acid prevent breast, colon, prostrate and several kinds of cancer.

• mangoes are gifted with unique compounds that cannot be found in any other fruits.

• mangiferin compound present in mangoes is another reason for the fruit’s anti-cancer properties. This compound inhibits the growth of cancer and tumour cells.

2. Immunity booster

• mangoes are a rich source of beta-carotone and vitamin a. These carotenoids improve your overall health and make you resistant to bacteria and viruses. They fight free radicals and prevent them from harming your organs, thus, reducing the probability of falling sick.


3. Maintains cholestrol levels

• mangoes contain an increased level of vitamin c and pectin that maintains cholesterol the right way.

• significant amount of potassium present I mangoes regulates blood pressure and heart rate.

4. Enhances your sex life

• rightly called the aphrodisiac fruit, mangoes help in regulating sex hormones and boost sex drive.

• the presence of vitamin e helps in improving men’s virility and increases the production of histamine that’s cardinal for men to reach orgasm.

•the presence of potassium, magnesium and other vital nutrients boost libido. The combination of betacarotene and vitamin a is known to prevent sperm damage.

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