From diabetes.co.uk/news
Frequently eating mangoes can improve a person’s insulin sensitivity, latest research has indicated.
During the trial, the team of researchers looked at the health outcomes of 48 obese or overweight people. Each participant completed a two-hour oral glucose tolerance test prior to, and after the trial.
During the experiment, the participants were instructed to either consume one cup of mango or a control product two times a day for four weeks.
The participants in the mango-consuming group had lower insulin levels after the four weeks compared to those in the control group, the results have revealed.
In addition, the participants in the mango-consuming group had reduced systemic insulin resistance compared to those in the control group, according to the study.
The findings state: “The study findings suggest that regular mango consumption improves glucose regulation by increasing insulin sensitivity at the hepatic and pancreatic levels, thus reducing the amount of insulin required to maintain normal glucose levels.
“The improved glycaemic control may be due to more effective endogenous antioxidant activity, which is related to higher insulin sensitivity.”
The authors added: “The data support consuming mango fruit as part of a dietary pattern to address insulin resistance and warrant further research to understand the mechanisms underpinning the actions of mango intake.”
Prior studies have shown that chronic low-grade inflammation can trigger the development of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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