New Study Finds Mango Can Help You Lose Weigh

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New Study Finds Mango Can Help You Lose Weigh

Wednesday, 19 Mar 2025

While people on weight loss programs often shy away from eating mangoes, a new study suggests otherwise.

For those struggling to lose weight, mangoes may prove beneficial, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients, reported TimesofIndia on Sunday.

The study found that eating mangoes daily may help lower insulin concentration levels and improve insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults with low-grade chronic inflammation.

The researchers studied 48 adults aged between 20 and 60 years. The participants were divided into two groups: one group consumed two cups of fresh mangoes daily, and the second group consumed a calorie-matched control meal, Italian ice, a frozen dessert similar to sorbet.

They measured insulin resistance, beta-cell function, and the pancreas' ability to produce and release insulin, for four weeks.

The results showed that participants who consumed mangoes experienced a significant reduction in insulin resistance, while the control group did not.

Beta-cell function also improved in the mango-eating group, indicating better regulation of blood sugar levels.

Additionally, those who ate mango had significantly lower insulin concentrations in response to an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at the end of the study.

“Managing blood glucose is not just about monitoring blood sugar levels, but also about improving insulin sensitivity,” said Professor of Food Science and Nutrition Indika Edirisinghe, PhD.

“Our study suggests that adding fresh mango to the diet may be a simple and enjoyable way for people who are overweight or obese to support better insulin function and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.”

Despite consuming the same calories, body composition remained stable in the mango group, while the control group experienced a small but significant weight gain.

“The improvement in insulin sensitivity in the mango group, without any change in body weight, is noteworthy, debunking misconceptions about the natural sugar content of mango and its impact on obesity and diabetes,” Edirisinghe said.