For all the cribbing we do about the heat, sweat and other inconveniences that come with summer, the juicy sweet mangoes that the summer brings with it compensates for it all. Mango, the king of all fruits is available in many varieties, with the most popular one being the Alphonso. It's a rich fruit with exclusive flavour, aroma and taste, which makes it the Numero Uno of Indian fruit. As you relish the tasty mango, you might not know about its intrinsic health benefits with each bite. Mangoes are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to assure you good health.

Remarkable Wellness Incentives Of Mango:

Combats Cancer

The antioxidants present in mango protect our bodies against cancer. The Institute for Food Research discovered that a compound within pectin combined with galectin 3 plays a significant role in cancer treatment. 

Prevents Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Coloured fruits and vegetables like mangoes are excellent sources of zeaxanthin antioxidant that filters out harmful blue light rays and protects eye health, warding off damage from macular degeneration.

Averts Heart Disease 

Mangoes are a rich source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals which cause heart disease. It is also rich in fibre and potassium that helps to prevent heart disease. A report published by the Oklahoma State University states that mangoes contain minerals and phytochemicals that were found to have positive effects on body fat and glucose.

Enriches Skin Texture

Mango helps to reduce oil production in the skin. If acne is troubling you- the best treatment is to include mangoes in your diet. It aids in skin growth, repair and slows the ageing process. Polyphenols in mangoes show anticancer activity and can prevent skin cancer.

Boosts Immunity

Mangoes rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C plays a major role in strengthening one's immunity. Mango is a great choice of fruit in your diet to help lead a disease-free life and vital immune system booster.

Improves Digestion

Mangoes are a good choice if you are constipated. Because of their fibre and water content, They help to prevent constipation and promote regular bowel movement and a healthy digestive tract.

Promotes Hair Growth

Bestowed with vitamin C, vitamin A and polyphenol antioxidants, mangoes confer astonishing merits for healthy hair. While vitamin C aids in collagen synthesis, a key protein that maintains the firm structure of hair strands, vitamin A imparts strength and moisture to the mane and scalp, by stimulating sebum secretion. Additionally, polyphenol antioxidants scavenge detrimental free radicals from oxidising sturdy follicles, to augment hair growth, thickness and ensure long, strong, silky tresses.

Elevates Nervous System Functions

Mangoes abound in vitamin B6 i.e. pyridoxine, a vital nutrient for normal brain development. Consuming a few slices of this luscious fruit as part of the regular diet significantly bolsters memory, focus, productivity, cognition, intellect and nurtures smooth relay of signals between organs, tissues via nerves. Moreover, mangoes comprise a treasure trove of neuroprotective compounds like mangiferin, gallotannin, which hold anti-inflammatory traits, to lower the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, seizures, depression and anxiety.

Enhances Sexual Wellness

Brimming with fortifying essential nutrients such as vitamin E, iron, folate, as well as umpteen flavonoid, carotenoid, alkaloid phytonutrients, mangoes are a natural aphrodisiac that uplift libido for better sexual performance. Vitamin E effectively balances the levels of sex hormones in both men and women, while iron, folate improve blood circulation to the reproductive organs. The myriad plant-based antioxidants in mango protect the internal organs, tissues from oxidative damage and foster optimum sexual health.