Mangoes: The Metabolic Miracle Fruit?

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

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