Mango peel is better than the flesh at inhibiting adipogenesis (the development of fat cells)
Researchers in Australia have found that chemicals in the peel, but not the flesh, of certain mango varieties prevent the formation of fat cells.
Obesity is a global issue linked with many complex health problems including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Fatty (adipose) tissue is produced in the body by increases in the number of fat cells (adipocytes) and increased lipid content in those cells. Adipocytes develop via adipogenesis, a process involving the development of pre-adipocyte cells and lipid accumulation. By disrupting this process, it is possible to reduce fat accumulation in the body.
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Link to journal article
Mango Fruit Peel and Flesh Extracts Affect Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Cells
Meng-Wong Taing, Jean-Thomas Pierson, Van L.T. Hoang, Paul N Shaw, Ralf G Dietzgen, Michael Gidley, Sarah J Roberts-Thomson and Gregory R Monteith
Food Funct., 2012, Accepted Manuscript, DOI: 10.1039/C2FO30073G, Paper
