THE PUBLICATION OF THE STUDY HAS QUADRIPLED ITS CONSUMPTION IN A SOCIETY WHICH SUFFERS ALARMINGLY FROM THIS PATHOLOGY.

A recent study by scientists at the University of Texas A&M has just verified that mangoes are not only effective in preventing colon cancer, it destroys cancer cells when the disease is already present. It does something similar with breast cancer cells..

 

The discovery has revolutionized the idea that the United States had of this fruit native to India., so much so that its consumption has quadrupled compared to what was ingested a decade ago.

Research, funded by the National Mango Board (American entity sponsored by the Department of Agriculture of this country), was conducted by scientists Susanne and Steve Talcott, who analyzed in vitro the impact caused by mango on seven different types of cancer cells, including lung, pancreas and prostate, among others.

The most significant response was seen in certain colon and breast cancer cells., which in scientific words underwent apoptosis, i.e., programmed cell death of malignant cells, not so for healthy cells.

The study revealed that polyphenols (also present in grape seed, red wine and green tea) mango consist of both small molecules that are easily absorbed during digestion, as larger molecules that are not absorbed, but they reach the colon intact, where they would be exposed to cancer cells.

The mango provides the body with more than 20 vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins A and C. In addition, due to its high content of dietary fiber, the fruit can help those who suffer from chronic constipation.

Studies show that mango is full of antioxidants and, precisely for this reason, It is considered to work as well in the prevention of various types of cancers, especially colon and sinus. Doctors Talcott discovered that cells that are about to mutate or become damaged, They remain healthy thanks to the polyphenols in the mango.

Nutritionists recommend eating between five and thirteen servings of fruits and vegetables a day to keep the body in optimal condition and, above all, disease free. So the ideal would be to include a daily mango as part of that balanced diet..

Along with this recent study, scientists are testing the ability of mangos to modulate glucose and lipids in the body, as well as the possible impact that the fruit can have on a person's bone density.

The National Mango Board was created about five years ago with the participation of seven Latin American exporters, including a Guatemalan, and seven other US importers with support from the US Department of Agriculture.