{"id":162534,"date":"2022-08-26T13:30:41","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T08:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=162534"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:54:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:54:36","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-mango-juice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-mango-juice\/","title":{"rendered":"Mango Juice: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Siddharth Gupta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Summer is the season when all hail the king of fruits the delicious mango. Loved by nearly all is can also be said to be irresistible. Grown mainly in tropical and subtropical regions, the mango tree is actually the national tree of Bangladesh and the fruit is the national fruit of both India and Philippines. Now you know why everyone desperately awaits summers and cant wait to sink in their teeth into the juicy yellow mangoes!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scientific name of the species native to India and Southeast Asia is Mangifera indica L.<\/em> and it belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. <\/em>Given the huge demand, <\/em>mango is also now being grown in Central America, Australia, Europe and Africa. It has been grown in India and Southeast Asia for around 4000 years and there are over one thousand varieties of mangoes, out of which only a few are being produced on a commercial scale1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mango has an exotic flavour, sweet taste and might even have numerous health benefits. It is consumed in both the ripe and unripe forms. Used for making pickles, chutneys, vinegar, desserts and beverages 2<\/a><\/sup> mango is one of the popular foods. Mango juice is also a popular refreshing beverage. The various nutrients present in it and the potential uses of mango juice for its health benefits are manifold. Read on to know more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Mango Juice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mango juice contains a total energy of 52 Kcal. The nutritional value of mango juice is as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutrient<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td> Percentage content<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Carbohydrates\u00a0<\/td> 13.6\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Sugars\u00a0<\/td> 12.8\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Fibre\u00a0<\/td> 0.8\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Potassium\u00a0<\/td> 0.035\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium\u00a0<\/td> 0.005\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Sodium\u00a0<\/td> 0.006\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Nutrients and their percentage content in 100 mL of mango juice<\/strong>^{3<\/a><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following nutrients are also present in mango juice:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minerals<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td> Vitamins<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Zinc\u00a0<\/td> Vitamin A\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Manganese\u00a0<\/td> Vitamin C\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Phosphorous\u00a0<\/td> Vitamin E\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium\u00a0<\/td> Vitamin K\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Iron\u00a0<\/td> Folates<\/a>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Copper\u00a0<\/td> Vitamin B1 (niacin)\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Magnesium\u00a0<\/td> Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td> Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td> Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> Minerals and vitamins present in mango juice<\/strong>1<\/a><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nMango juice also contains alpha and beta carotene in it1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mango juice contains a ton of polyphenols in it like ellagic acid, isoquercetin, beta glucogallin, quercetin, gallotannins, mangiferin and gallic acid, which might be the reason for its potential health benefits we will elaborate on ahead.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Mango Juice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMango juice might have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nIt might have an anti-cancer potential\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be an antioxidant\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help protect the stomach\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have an effect against bacteria (anti-bacterial)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\nIt might help lower the blood sugar levels (anti-diabetic)2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help reduce allergic reactions (anti-allergic)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help combat inflammation\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might play a role in immunity of the body (immunomodulation)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a lipolytic (fat breakdown) action\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be effective against parasites (tiny creatures living in our body and causing harm to us)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help against bone resorption (dissolution of bone)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help our cells against the harmful effects of radiation (radioprotective)4<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>}