Scientists say that the consumption of 100 calories in this fruit per day could "reduce the risk of diabetes"

A new study suggests that a common fruit could protect against diabetes

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A popular fruit could have a positive effect on blood sugar control(Image: Getty Images/IstackPhoto)

Scientists have discovered a “potential gamechanger” in the prevention of diabetes, due to a popular tropical fruit found in UK supermarkets.

A new study suggests that mango consumption every day reduces insulin resistance to overweight adults, protecting them from type 2 diabetes.

According to new research, the consumption of approximately 100 calories–two-day mango cups could help lower insulin concentration and improve insulin sensitivity in both overweight and obese people.

High insulin levels that help regulate blood sugar, can be an early warning sign insulin resistance. Insulin sensitivity refers to how effective the body’s cells react – and a higher resistance leads to a higher level of blood sugar.

Researchers say that their conclusions underline how simple diet changes can have significant impacts on the risk of chronic health conditions.

The main author of the study, Prof. Indika Edicinghe, Food Science and Nutrition professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology said: “Glicemia management is not only when monitoring the blood sugar level – it is about improving insulin sensitivity.

“Our study suggests that adding fresh diet mongoos can be a simple, pleasant way for people who have overweight or obesity to support a better insulin function and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.”

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Mango food every day could reduce the risk of diabetes in overweight people suggests a new study(Image: Getty Images/IstackPhoto)

The study analyzed 48 participants between the ages of 20 and 60. The researchers have investigated how fresh mango compared to a suitable calorie food-a dessert similar to the sorbet-inflammation and insulin sensitivity.

To the participants who were overweight and obese adults, with chronic low -degree inflammation, were told to keep their normal diet and lifestyle throughout the four -week study. The team found that people who ate mangos daily experienced “significant” discounts of insulin resistance.

People in the Mango group also had significantly lower insulin concentrations than at the beginning of the study, while no changes were observed in the control group.

Moreover, the study found that the body’s composition remained the same in the mango group, while the control group has registered a light but significant increase in body weight, which researchers believe eliminates wrong conceptions about the natural sugar content.

An assistant giving the patient a diabetes test

The result suggests that mango could reduce insulin resistance, a diabetes warning sign(Image: Pa)

However, it is important to note that additional long -term research is required on larger and more diverse sample to validate these findings, so no solid conclusions can be drawn on the impact of mango consumption on blood sugar and diabetes.

That being said, the results highlight the importance of incorporating nutrition -rich fruits into our daily diet.

Prof. Edicinghe added: “Improving insulin sensitivity in the mango group, without changes in body weight, is noteworthy – which are the wrong conceptions regarding the natural sugar content and the impact on obesity and diabetes.

“These discoveries support previous research that shows that Mango diet does not lead to weight gain, and while the exact mechanism is not yet known, the role of improving the antioxidant status in mango consumption can be the mediation factor on blood glucose control.”

The study was published in the journal Nutrients.