Luscious and sweet, mango is known as the “the king of fruit.” Mangoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals. They can contribute heavily to the daily requirement for several nutrients. Mangoes also contribute copper, calcium, and iron to the diet, as well as the antioxidants zeaxanthin and beta-carotene.
A study suggests that zeaxanthin may play a protective role in eye health and could prevent damage from macular degeneration. This is an eye condition that gets worse with age. Orange colored fruits and vegetables, such as mangoes, contain beta-carotene which can boost the action of the immune system against disease. Mangoes also support hair health, as they provide a good amount of vitamin A. Research suggests that the fiber, potassium, and vitamin content in mangoes all help keep the arteries working and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Mango contains a number of known bioactive compounds, which include the carotenoids, tocopherols, ascorbic acid, dietary fiber, and the phenolic compounds of mangiferin, gallic acid, and quercetin. Mangoes are rich in amylases, which help in the breakdown of large food molecules, thus improving their absorption in the body. Mangoes, thus are wonderful for digestion. They are rich in pectin, a fiber which reduces serum LDL cholesterol levels. LDL causes the formation of plaques in blood vessels. Thus, mangoes show a protective effect on our heart.