Health benefit of Mango fruit

Today discuss about the health benefit of Mango fruit

Mango fruit is called “The king of the Fruit”. It is the nutritionally rich fruits with unique flavor, fragrance, taste, and heath promoting qualities.

Mango fruit is an excellent source of vitamin –A and flavonoids like β-carotene, α carotene. And β – cryptoxanthin. 100g of fresh fruit provides 765 IU or 25% of recommended daily levels of vitamin -A.

10 g Fresh mango is provides156 mg of Potassium and 2 mg of Sodium. Potassium is an important component s of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.

It is also an excellent source of vitamin - B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin –C and vitamin –E. Vitamin –B6 or pyridoxine required for GABA hormone production within the brain. It is also controls homocysteine levels within the blood. Which may otherwise be harmful to blood vessels resulting in coronary artery disease, and stroke?

 Mango controls blood pressure

Fresh Mango is a good source of potassium 100 g fruit provides 156 mg of potassium while just 2mg of sodium. It is regulates the blood pressure and fluid mechanism in the body. It also solves the problems of diabetes. Its leaf liquor is good for diabetic patients.

Mangoes for glowing & shining skin

Mangoes are rich in Vitamin A which makes the skin soft and shining. When the pulp of mango is rubbed over the skin, it makes your complexion fair and maintains the moisture and make the skin glow.

Mango reduces the risk of cancer

Mangoes contain polyphenol compounds as well as quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragal in, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, all are useful in reducing the risk for different types of cancer.

Mango enhances sex urge

The fruit is rich in Vitamin E, which invigorates the hormonal mechanism and improves sex stamina. It is also full of energy so gives extra advantage.

Mangoes good for pregnancy

Mango is useful fruit for pregnant women as it contain good amount of iron that enables to maintain the HB level and proper oxygen flow. It is suggested that problems during menstruation. Mango relaxes the muscles and prevents abortion due to presence of calcium and magnesium.

Mango is good for Heart Diseases

Mangoes contain Beta-carotene, Vitamin E, Potassium and Selenium. All these are effective in making your heart healthy; especially the beta-carotene, which is useful for the cardiac patients. Potassium makes your heart, nerves and muscles to work properly. Mangoes also develop the immune system because vitamin C stimulates White Blood Corpuscles s to work more efficiently thereby destroy the bacteria and germs.

Mango aid digestion

Mango is full of digestive enzymes like magneferin, katechol oxidase and lactase and helps to overcome the problems   related with digestion.  It has enough fibre that eases acidity and constipation. It acts like a cleanser for stomach and intestines.  It also strengthens the liver.

Mango for weight gain

When mango is taken with milk, it helps to gain weight and also the source of energy.

 Mangoes for eyesight

The mineral, vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, C and E are adequately present in Mangoes. It also contains flavonoids, Beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin.  All these help to keep your eyes healthy, enhance your vision and prevent from various eye diseases.

See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients: Mango fruit , fresh, Nutrition Value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	70 Kcal	3.5%
Carbohydrates	17 g	13%
Protein	0.5 g	1%
Total Fat	0.27 g	1%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.80 g	4.5%
Vitamins
Folates	14 µg	3.5%
Niacin	0.584 mg	3.5%
Pantothenic acid	0.160 mg	1%
Pyridoxine (vit B-6)	0.134 mg	10%
Riboflavin	0.057 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.058 mg	5%
Vitamin C	27.7 mg	46%
Vitamin A	765 IU	25.5%
Vitamin E	1.12 mg	7.5%
Vitamin K	4.2 µg	3.5%
Electrolytes
Sodium	2 mg	0%
Potassium	156 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	10 mg	1%
Copper	0.110 mg	12%
Iron	0.13 mg	1.5%
Magnesium	9 mg	2%
Manganese	0.027 mg	1%
Zinc	0.04 mg	0%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	445 µg	--
Carotene-α	17 µg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	11 µg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	0 µg	--
Lycopene	0 µg	--