On social media, an article was shared recommending 12 benefits of mangoes, such as helping to control blood pressure. Prevent cancer Prevent heart disease, treat acne, nourish the skin, nourish the brain. ?? Check the facts with expert Assoc . Prof. Dr. Ratchanee Kongkhachuichai, lecturer at the Institute of Nutrition. Mahidol University "Mango: 12 benefits" that are shared, some are true Mangoes are quite high in vitamin C. Are there any nutrients? But there is a little As for preventing various diseases, the above is not true. Question 1. 'Control blood pressure' because it contains potassium and magnesium ? Not true at all. Potassium contains no more than 200 milligrams per 100 grams, while magnesium has very little. Question 2. 'Contains vitamin E' to strengthen sex hormones ? Not true because mangoes contain 0.2 milligrams of vitamin E per 100 grams. Question 3. 'Prevent cancer' with various phenolic compounds ? Phenolic substances in mangoes from my own research have been analyzed and found t o be very few. Question 4. 'Pectin' is high ? Mangos are not a source of pectin. In nature, pectin is not very high. Eat a variety of fruits and leafy vegetables, they will help complement each other. Point 5. 'Help the digestive system' with enzymes to digest protein and fiber ? From research, we still haven't found any enzymes that can be obtained from eating mangoes. To break down the proteins to make them easier to digest. Raw mangoes contain vitamin C. It is understood that vitamin C stimulates the absorption system. Ripe mangoes are quite high in sugar. For some people, it helps with better digestion, absorption, and bowel movement. This is because bacteria in the intestines will use the sugars obtained from mangoes to help with digestion. Eating too many ripe mangoes The sugar in ripe mangoes can be harmful to your health. Point 6. 'Prevent heart disease' because homocysteine damages blood vessel walls. But mango can help reduce it. With vitamins A and E ? Homocysteine is one of the causes of cardiovascular disease. But mangoes have a little bit of vitamin A. Vitamin E is also negligible. Vitamin B6 is barely measurable. It was concluded that mangoes alone are not enough to prevent heart disease. Question 7. 'Reduce bad cholesterol' with pectin and vitamin C ? Pectin in mangoes (Both raw and cooked) are in small amounts, not enough to help reduce cholesterol levels. Question 8. 'Nourish the brain' with vitamin B6 ? This is not true. Because mangos have very little vitamin B6, only 0.2 milligrams per 100 grams. Point 9. Drink mango leaf boiled water. Treat diabetes ? There is no research report that 'Mango leaf boiled water' has properties that help reduce sugar. Or can it really prevent diabetes? Point 10. 'Nourish eyesight' because it is high in vitamin A. and enhance immunity ? The story about "nourishing eyesight" is not true because mangoes do not have high levels of vitamin A. 'Immunity booster' Vitamin A in mangoes is not enough to help strengthen the body's immunity. The best thin g is to eat food from all 5 food groups, eating colorful fruits and vegetables regularly. No. 11. 'Nourish the skin' and put thin slices on the face to 'treat acne' ? There is no research report that vitamin A in mangoes helps nourish the skin well. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables Especially dark green leafy vegetables, orange, red, and purple. All colorful vegetables will help people have radiant skin. As for "treating acne" by slicing mangoes thinly, there has been no research anywhere. The thing that I'm most worried about when treating acne is the need to keep it clean. Raw mangoes contain "rubber" if you put a mango on your face. May cause irritation. Question 12. Is there 'iron' to treat anemia ? This is very wrong. Because iron and zinc are only 0.2 milligrams per 100 grams, but raw mangoes are quite high in vitamin C. When taken with meals, it helps promote the absorption of iron from food. The body can use it more. If you want to eat ripe mangoes or raw mangoes, you can eat them ev ery day. But one should not focus on eating mangoes as medicine. Please eat mango as a fruit in your meal. For people with poor health Have a congenital disease, such as diabetes. You must also eat with caution. Raw mangoes, ripe mangoes, mango sticky rice can be eaten and reduce starchy main meals. Just this, you can eat mango happily. Interview by Peeraphon Anutarasothi Compiled by Komsthanon Sukajjasakul See more items Be sure before sharing: Are these 12 benefits of mangos true? Source: Thai News Agency