Health benefits of the mango fruit-recent review of literature

Abstract

Dietary approaches to lower the risk of chronic diseases have gained significant attention in part due to the increasing cost and side effects associated with pharmacological interventions. The mango (Mangifera indica Linn.) is a fruit with distinctive nutritional and phytochemical composition. Several in vitro and in vivo research studies have indicated the possible health-promoting properties of mango fruits in reducing risk factors associated with cardiometabolic- and inflammation-associated diseases. This review summarizes research from 2016 to 2025 (July) on the health benefits of consuming mango (flesh), focusing on obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Additionally, new insights into the benefits of mango intake on brain, skin, and intestinal health are explored. Overall, the body of work, specifically human clinical studies, investigating the health benefits of mangos, has increased over the last eight years. The data from these studies suggest that mango intake improves diet quality and produces favourable outcomes related to glycemic control and oxidative stress reduction, all important features in reducing the risk of cardiometabolic and inflammation-associated diseases.