Mango: Good food for eyes and heart health

Mango is a fruit that brings many benefits to heart health, skin and eyes, because mango contains a lot of vitamins A and C, nutrients that bring many health benefits.

Mangoes printed with calligraphy and dragon images are being harvested in the garden - Photo: THAI LUY

Mangoes are rich in polyphenols, compounds with antioxidant properties that can protect cells from DNA damage, but the most significant effects are the following, according to a post in Health magazine.

Support cardiovascular health

Mangoes can help support blood lipid control, assessed through total cholesterol indices such as LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol).

Mangoes contain a special polyphenol called mangiferin. Mangiferin may help prevent heart disease by helping control blood lipid levels and reducing inflammation.

Strengthen the immune system

Mangoes are a source of carotenoids, a group of compounds that are essential for boosting immune function and also have antioxidant effects.

Improve skin health

Mangoes are high in vitamin C, which is essential for the production of collagen, a tissue that gives skin its elasticity and prevents wrinkles and sagging. Other parts of the mango may also benefit the skin. Mangifera indica extract from mango leaves may help treat acne.

May help relieve constipation

Mangoes can aid digestion thanks to their high fiber content. According to the United States Department of Agriculture , 100g of mango provides 1.6g of fiber (each person needs to use 25-38g of fiber equivalent/day).

Support eye health

Along with vitamin C, mangoes also contain beta-carotene. The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, both carotenoids in mangoes, help your eyes in several ways:

Increase visual contrast

Increase visual range

Reduces discomfort caused by glare

Shortens eye recovery time from stress caused by bright light

Protect the retina and lens

Nutritional value of mango

A 100g serving of mango (unripe fruit) provides the following nutritional values:

Calories: 60

Fat: <1g

Sodium: 1mg

Fiber: 1.6g

Carbohydrate: 15g

Protein: 0.82g

Vitamin A: 54mg

Vitamin C: 36.4mg

Folate: 43mg

The important nutrients in mangoes are vitamins A, C and folate. Vitamin A is essential for skin, hair and organ function; Vitamin C boosts immunity and also helps the body absorb iron; Folate is a B vitamin and is essential for DNA development and growth.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/trai-xoai-thuc-pham-rat-tot-cho-mat-va-suc-khoe-tim-mach-20251203081920775.htm