March 22, 2025

Mangoes: The Metabolic Miracle Fruit?

10 minutes

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Research shows mangoes significantly improve insulin sensitivity in people with chronic low-grade inflammation by activating genes that enhance the body's natural antioxidant defenses
A 12-week study found that consuming freeze-dried mango pulp daily led to reduced blood glucose levels in obese adults
At the cellular level, mango polyphenols activate the AMPK signaling pathway — the cell's master metabolic switch — promoting fat breakdown while suppressing the formation of new fat cells
Regular mango consumption demonstrates measurable benefits for insulin function, with study participants showing lower fasting insulin concentrations and improved HOMA-IR scores compared to control groups
Mango polyphenols help reduce inflammation by decreasing proinflammatory cytokines, suggesting benefits for preventing obesity-related diseases

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By Dr. Mercola

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March 22, 2025

10 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Research shows mangoes significantly improve insulin sensitivity in people with chronic low-grade inflammation by activating genes that enhance the body's natural antioxidant defenses
A 12-week study found that consuming freeze-dried mango pulp daily led to reduced blood glucose levels in obese adults
At the cellular level, mango polyphenols activate the AMPK signaling pathway — the cell's master metabolic switch — promoting fat breakdown while suppressing the formation of new fat cells
Regular mango consumption demonstrates measurable benefits for insulin function, with study participants showing lower fasting insulin concentrations and improved HOMA-IR scores compared to control groups
Mango polyphenols help reduce inflammation by decreasing proinflammatory cytokines, suggesting benefits for preventing obesity-related diseases

...more