How 85gram Mango Make Beautiful Skin But More Is Not Always Better
If you want
to achieve flawless, youthful-looking skin, then you can consume Mango juice.
But before using mango juice you should know the benefits and how much amount mango
daily is required to make your skin beautiful as well as to make you confident.
Fruits' (MANGO) bioactive compounds and
dermatological benefits are becoming more widely acknowledged around the globe.
Among these, MANGOS (Mangifera indica), especially Ataulfo mangos, are becoming
a novel functional food for supporting the health of the skin. Numerous
physiologically active substances, such as polyphenols, carotenoids (primarily
β-carotene), and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) are present (1). Additionally,
according to the research published in South
African Journal of Botany, the sugar content in mango is more than 20%,
which gives you plenty of energy. These bioactive substances have been shown to
promote collagen synthesis, guard against oxidative stress, and possibly slow
down the ageing process of the skin (2).
Clinical studies
The research
published in the Nutrients Journals
revealed that regular Ataulfo mango consumption on facial wrinkles and skin
redness (erythema) in postmenopausal women with Fitzpatrick skin types II or
III was investigated in a recent trial. In this study, two different doses
of Ataulfo mango intake were tested for their effects on skin ageing parameters
in healthy postmenopausal women in a 16-week, randomised, two-group,
parallel-arm clinical trial. Four times a week, participants were randomised to
eat either 250 gram (1.5 cups) or 85 gram (0.5 cup) of frozen Ataulfo mangos.
Assessment of Skin
1. 1. High-resolution
facial photography at baseline, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks.
Key Findings
85 gram Mango
Intake significantly reduced deep skin wrinkles at both 8 weeks and 16 weeks. It
may be due to the synergistic activity of biologically active compounds present
in Mango like β-carotene, vitamin C, and phenolic compounds (3).
This study
also showed that Mango significantly combats oxidative damage, promotes collagen
stabilization, and reduces inflammatory mediators associated with skin aging
(3).
Contemporarily,
the opposite results were observed in the case of 250 gram Mango Intake. The
wrinkle severity was worsening in 16 weeks of treatment. These adverse skin
changes may occur due to high sugar content that leads to the glycation of skin
proteins (collagen and elastin), and it also acts as a pro-oxidant (3).
Scientific Rationale
The skin
benefits observed are largely consistent with the known biochemical actions of
mango constituents:
β-Carotene: β-Carotene is essential for healthy
skin and is a precursor to vitamin A. In the body, β-Carotene transforms into
Vitamin A, which helps with skin cell turnover and provides UV protection by absorbing
UV rays. Deeper layers of the skin are shielded from sun damage by this dual
action of absorbing UV light and converting it to Vitamin A (3).
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): is an essential nutrient that
serves a number of vital purposes, most prominent it promotes collagen
synthesis, and the healing of wounds because of its strong antioxidant nature.
It is necessary for the body to make collagen, a protein that is vital for the
healthy skin and it is equally important for bones, and connective tissue.
Furthermore, vitamin C helps to heal wounds by encouraging the synthesis of
collagen and protecting cells from oxidative damage during inflammation (2, 3).
Phenolic Compounds: These compounds have strong
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities that can improve the condition of
the skin. Polyphenols (mangiferin) act as scavengers of free radicals by
preventing the breakdown of healthy skin enzymes (collagen and elastin) by
naturalizing the activity of enzymes such as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs),
which causes skin dullness and facial wrinkles (2, 4).
Conclusion
The results
of this study highlight how postmenopausal women with fair skin may benefit
from moderate consumption of Ataulfo mangos (85 g, 4 times/week) in terms of
reducing facial wrinkles and improving skin appearance. However, higher intake
(250 g) could counteract these advantages, though, perhaps as a result of
glycaemic or metabolic effects.
Summary: 85 gram of mangos (especially Ataulfo mangos), four times a week, may reduce deep wrinkles while more is not always better. From these results we need to understand the amount of consuming any fruits or herbal medicine is equally important. Hence, my suggestion is that someone suffering from any acute or chronic disease should consult with a dietician or healthcare professional for better results.
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