A study published in the International Journal of Preventative Medicine has found that mango peels may help reduce the risk of cancer. The research suggests that compounds like mangiferin, betulinic acid, and lupeol within the mango peel may inhibit growth of cancer cells. This is exciting news for those who are looking to combat this potentially fatal disease by including more fruits, vegetables, and natural substances in their diet.

This study is just one of several studies on mango peels that have shown them to be a potential anti-cancer food. Multiple other studies on mangiferin found it inhibits breast cancer cells growth by interfering with receptors associated with uncontrolled cell proliferation.
