The mango skin is bitter and astringent, with a bad taste. In general, few people eat mango peels.
However, mango peel has no toxic side effects and is still edible.
Mango peel contains a lot of pectin, carbohydrates, vitamins, cellulose, minerals and other nutrients, which can improve immunity and resistance after eating.
In addition, mango peel contains quercetin. Quercetin is a natural flavonoid compound with strong antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and antibacterial properties.
Mango peels according health experts also helps prevent or fight cancer. Mango peels contain mangiferin, norathyriol, and resveratrol, which are powerful antioxidants that may help prevent or fight cancers lung, colon, breast, brain, and spinal cord cancers. Mango peels also contain triterpenes and triterpenoids, which are plant compounds that help fight cancer and diabetes.
One study found that extracts from mango peels contained stronger antioxidant and anticancer properties than the fruit itself.
Mangos also contain many other vitamins and plant compounds that have a link to positive health outcomes. Eating mango peels may helps with weight loss according to health experts. Research conducted by the University of Queensland School of Pharmacy showed that mango peel extract reduced fat cell formation. If you want this effect, though, it’s important to pick the right variety. Nam Doc Mai and Irwin varieties scored well in disrupting fat, but Kensington Pride had the opposite effect.
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