Cancer prevention

Mangoes are strong in polyphenols, which are plant components that act as antioxidants and may be anti-cancer. It comes in a variety of forms, including mangiferin, catechins, anthocyanins, quercetin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, benzoic acid, and many more. Among the polyphenols, mangiferin is the most interesting and is frequently referred to as a "super-antioxidant" because of its promising anti-cancer abilities.

Mango had some impact on all malignancies examined, especially it was most beneficial against breast and colon cancer. According to research undertaken by the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet high in beta-carotene (the component found in mangoes) may also have a role in combating prostate cancer. Furthermore, in a study conducted by Texas AgriLife Research, food scientists tested a polyphenol extract from mango on colon, lung, leukemia, and prostate cancer tissue.