Individuals who regularly eat mangos have a better overall diet
rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals compared to non-mango consumers, according
to new research presented at the Experimental Biology 2012 annual meeting. The
findings also suggest the phytochemicals found in mangos may have an effect on breast cancer cell proliferation.
In the first study, researchers compared the diets of more than
13,000 individuals participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey (NHANES) between 2001 and 2008 to the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), a
quantitative measure of diet quality relative to federal dietary guidance. They
found that those that regularly ate mangos scored higher on the HEI than those
that did not. Compared to non-mango consumers, mango consumers had, on average,
significantly increased intake of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and dietary
fiber, while having lower intake of sodium and total fat. Adults who added
mangos to their diets also had lower average body weight and lower levels of
C-reactive protein levels.
Results of a second study revealed a polyphenolic compound found
in Keitt mangos may be toxic to breast cancer cells. The study, done in vitro
and in mice, found decreased proliferation of breast cancer cells treated with
the polyphenolic extract, and reduced tumor size and weight in mice.
The studies were funded by the National Mango Board.
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