Several studies showed that phytochemicals contained in mango play an anti-inflammatory role in several chronic pathological disorders associated with inflammatory responses.
Inflammation is one of the body’s natural ways of protecting itself. It includes many chemical reactions that help to fight off infections, to increase blood flow to places that need healing, and to generate pain as a signal that something is wrong with the body.
Inflammation involving the innate and adaptive immune systems is a normal response to infection. However, when allowed to continue unchecked, inflammation may result in autoimmune or auto inflammatory disorders, neurodegenerative disease, or cancer.
Inflammatory bowel diseases, primarily including ulcerative colitis, are disorders that are characterized by chronic inflammation and mucosal damage in the large intestine. This is associated with an increased risk of colon and rectal cancers.
4 signs of inflammation
•Redness‐due to local vessel dilatation
•Heat‐due to local vessel dilatation
•Swelling– due to influx of plasma proteins and phagocytic cells into the tissue spaces
•Pain– due to local release of enzymes and increased tissue pressure
Many studies are showing that a diet high in fruits and vegetables is good for decreasing inflammation. The more servings of fruit and vegetables eaten, the better. Eight to 10 servings per day is a good goal.
Anti-inflammatory activities of mango
