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Mango (Mangifera indica) is often promoted for eye health due to its high content of provitamin A carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for maintaining normal vision and preventing xerophthalmia, a progressive eye disease caused by vitamin A deficiency. Several scientific studies have confirmed that vitamin A deficiency is a leading cause of preventable blindness, especially in children, and that dietary sources of vitamin A, including fruits like mango, can help reduce this risk.

The yellow-orange color of mango flesh is due to its carotenoid content. A single cup of sliced mango provides approximately 25% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A. Besides beta-carotene, mangoes also contain other antioxidants like vitamin C and lutein, which may contribute to overall eye health by reducing oxidative stress in ocular tissues.

However, while there is strong evidence linking adequate vitamin A intake to the prevention of certain eye problems, there is limited direct clinical evidence that mango consumption alone can treat or cure specific eye diseases. Most evidence supports its role as a dietary preventive measure rather than a therapeutic intervention. Thus, the scientific evidence supports mango as part of a healthy diet for maintaining eye health, but not as a standalone treatment for eye diseases.

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