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Medical Corner HEALTH BENEFITS OF MANGOES

1. BOOSTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Mangoes are rich in carotenoids,
compounds responsible for the yellow
hue in fruits. One key advantage of
eating carotenoid-rich foods is their
NUTRITIONAL role in enhancing the immune system’s

effectiveness, along with their antioxidant
capabilities.
BENEFITS OF 2. ENHANCES SKIN HEALTH

Mangoes are rich in vitamin C, which is
MANGO essential for collagen production. Collagen
is a tissue that maintains skin elasticity and
One cup (165 grams) of fresh
helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles
and sagging. mango provides:
• Calories: 99
3.ENHANCES SKIN HEALTH
• Protein: 1.4 grams
In addition to vitamin C, mangoes are
• Carbs: 24.7 grams
rich in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that
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supports eye health. The carotenoids lutein • Fat: 0.6 grams
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and zeaxanthin, present in mangoes, offer • Fiber: 2.6 grams
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various benefits for eye health. These two
take responsibility and set goals driven • Sugar: 22.5 grams
natural substances, which safeguard the
towards excellence. While achieving • Vitamin C: 67% of the Daily
retina and lens, have demonstrated the
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well-being. Eat healthy so your body gets
- Improve visual contrast • Copper: 20% of the DV
the nutritional benefits to support daily
Mangoes are high in - Extend visual range • Folate: 18% of the Daily Value
activities.
- Alleviate glare discomfort
fructose, a type of • Vitamin B6: 12% of the DV
Maximise seasonal fruits like mangoes for - Shorten recovery time for the eyes from • Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily
natural sugar found intense lighting stress
their health benefits. The mango, known
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as “the king of fruits,” is tropical, juicy, in fruit. The riper the
3.SUPPORTS HEART HEALTH • Vitamin E: 10% of the DV
sweet,
mango, the more Mango supports heart health with
and fragrant, rich in vitamins A and C. It • Vitamin K: 6% of the Daily
comes in yellow, red, green, or orange, fructose it contains. nutrients like magnesium, potassium, Value.
and the antioxidant mangiferin, which
and contains vitamin A, B6, K, potassium,
help regulate blood flow and lower blood
calcium, iron, vitamin C, folic acid, and
pressure. However, it should be eaten in
antioxidants.
moderation, especially by those with high
blood sugar risk.

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