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Mangoes: The Metabolic Miracle Fruit?
Published 9 months, 4 weeks ago
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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