Gratitude in the Form of Mangoes 

Feeling grateful and fulfilled when a patient surprised me with a gift of mangoes and a bottle of Sambal after a cataract surgery. 

Mangoes are a treasure trove of health benefits! They’re packed with beta-carotene antioxidants and Vitamin A, which can do wonders when our nutrient levels are on point:

 Antioxidants: Lower risk of age-related eye disorders like cataracts and maculopathy.
 Vitamin A: Prevent night blindness (Nyctalopia) 
 Vitamin C: Keep cataracts at bay.
 Beta-Carotene: Decreases wrinkles around the face. 

Grateful for this thoughtful gesture and the reminder of how valuable every connection can be. #gratitude#mangomango#MangoMagic#healthytips

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References :
1) Choo PP, Woi PJ, Bastion MC, Omar R, Mustapha M, Md Din N. Review of Evidence for the Usage of Antioxidants for Eye Aging. Biomed Res Int. 2022;2022:5810373. Published 2022 Oct 3. 
2) https://www.aoa.org/…/healt…/vitamin-a-good-for-the-eyes
3) Lim JC, Caballero Arredondo M, Braakhuis AJ, Donaldson PJ. Vitamin C and the Lens: New Insights into Delaying the Onset of Cataract. Nutrients. 2020;12(10):3142. Published 2020 Oct 14. 
Fam VW, Holt RR, Keen CL, Sivamani RK, Hackman RM. 
4) Prospective Evaluation of Mango Fruit Intake on Facial Wrinkles and Erythema in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Pilot Study. Nutrients. 2020;12(11):3381. Published 2020 Nov 4