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The ABC of Mangos in Supporting Immune Function

The ABC of Mangos in Supporting Immune Function

Mango Board
February 5, 2021
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Do you know that mangos contain over 20 different vitamins and minerals, helping to make them a superfood? Some nutrients in mango may help support your body’s immune system.

Add Mangos to Your Diet to Help Support a Healthy Immune System

In addition to their amazing fruity flavor, mangos contain several key nutrients which may help your body’s natural immune system to work properly. These include important micronutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Just one 3/4 cup serving of tasty mango provides 8% of your daily Vitamin A, 8% of your daily vitamin B6, and 50% of your daily vitamin C!

Vitamin A in Mango

One ¾ cup serving of mango contains 67mcg RAE of Vitamin A, which is 8% of the daily requirements of Vitamin A for a typical adult diet.

In addition to its crucial role in vision and skin health, Vitamin A plays a critical role in enhancing immune function and reproductive health.

Vitamin B6 in Mango

One ¾ cup serving of mango contains 0.147mcg of Vitamin B6 , which is 8% of the daily requirements of Vitamin B6 for a typical adult diet.

Vitamin B6 plays an important role in brain development and it is also involved in supporting immune function. Vitamin B6 improves the immune response by helping your body to make antibodies(which

Vitamin B6 also helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels. helps the body make hemoglobin, which carries the oxygen in red blood cells to tissues throughout the body and helps to maintain normal nerve function.

Vitamin C in Mango

One ¾ cup serving of mango contains 45mg of Vitamin C, which is 50% of the daily requirement of vitamin C  for a typical adult diet. Double up on your servings of mango and you’ll be covered for Vitamin C for the entire day!

It is well known that Vitamin C plays an important role in boosting immune function. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect body tissues from damage and helps keep the immune system strong.

Vitamin C has many additional important health functions. Vitamin C supports healthy cognitive and neurologic function. It is required for collagen formation and it increases the absorption of non-heme iron or the form of iron present in plant-based foods. Vitamin C is also important for wound healing and keeping gums and teeth healthy.

Three Essential Micronutrients in Mango – A, B6, C

Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C are essential micronutrients. This means that your bodies cannot manufacture them and therefore they have to be included in the food and drink you consume. You should be able to get all the vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C you need by eating a varied and balanced diet.

Adding mango to your daily regimen, whether in meals, in drinks (such as smoothies) or as healthy snacks, helps to get your required amount of these three key nutrients which help support a strong immune system.

Here are a few mango recipes to tantalize your tastebuds and inspire you to add magical mangos to your balanced diet:

Fancy Toast with Mango: 3 Ways

 

Mango Arugula and Beet Salad

 

Thai Curry Meatballs with Spicy Mango

Mangos can be found in your local grocery store, look for them in the produce and cut-fruit sections. Mangos have staggered growing seasons, which means different varieties are available throughout the year, making delicious mangos available year-round!

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