In an “unexpected and groundbreaking discovery,” scientists at the Texas A & M University have discovered that mango extracts can prevent, if not stop, the growth of breast and colon cancer cells. Susanne Talcott and her husband Steve conducted the trial and examinations.
It was found that polyphenols, (natural substances, anti-oxidants, that are free radical scavengers and promote health) present in mangoes were assessed in patients suffering from breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and leukemia. These polyphenols showed significant beneficial effects on breast and colon cancers, while they had a weaker effect on prostate cancer and leukemia.
Another research was conducted at Indian Toxicology Research Institute (ITRC), Based on experiments conducted in the USA scientists believe that mango inhibits pancreatic cancer and regulated a number of processes involved in cancer development.
Lupeol is the wonder anti-oxidant found in mangoes, which can prove highly beneficial in heart diseases, cancer and ageing. This anti-oxidant is formed in mangoes as a result of heat and water effect by nature.
Mangoes are very good for the entire digestive system. They contain a number of enzymes which improve and pep up digestion and assimilation, and aid in good bowel movement. It offers tremendous protection against the microbe giardia, which causes traveler’s diarrhea. The fruit is also a potent anti-viral.
Mangoes fight anemia (low levels of hemoglobin). They have a very high content of iron in them and are good blood builders. They are highly beneficial for women, especially, during the period of pregnancy and menstruation, when there is major blood loss.
source:healthrecipes.com