The mangosteen fruit and it's juice has been cultivated in the East
for many hundreds of years. The west is only just discovering it's
many health and wellness benefits.
Many people consume mangosteen fruit in the form of mangosteen juice as the
fruit is still quite rare in the west and very expensive.
The secret to the mysterious mangosteen fruit lies in its abundance
of antioxidants called Xanthones. Xanthones have recently been
extensively studied by scientists and pharmaceutical companies
resulting in much praise and excitement. Studies have concluded that
the xanthones in the garcinia mangostana (scientific name) harnesses
many health benefits.
What's remarkable is that the mangosteen, not just the inner flesh, but
the whole fruit--represents the single greatest known supply of these
tremendously beneficial xanthones. The pericarp, or rind, of the
mangosteen is particularly rich in xanthones, which represent the
next generation of powerful phytonutrients--phytonutrients that will
change the future of dietary supplements.
Although almost unheard of in the temperate zones of North America
and Europe, mangosteen is so prized by inhabitants of tropical rain
forests that it is universally known as the Queen of Fruits and the
Fruit of the Gods.
About the size of a tangerine, the ripe mangosteen has a smooth, dark
purple rind encasing snow-white fruit. Unlike other tropical fruits
that are so unusual and obscure that eating them requires an "acquired
taste," mangosteen has a sweet, mild flavor that appeals to everyone,
beginning with the first bite.
What are the benefits of the Mangosteen fruit?
While most people know about the antioxidant benefits of Vitamins C
and E, far fewer are aware of the incredibly potent antioxidant power
of xanthones. Xanthones are natural chemical substances that have
recently won high praise from numerous scientists and researchers
around the world. Xanthones have been studied for their medicinal
potential for over 3 decades because they demonstrate a number of
pharmaceutical properties.
Some of the benefits of xanthones:
Promote flexibility within joints, Xanthones are antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial.
Xanthones are a powerful anti-inflammatory and antihistamine
and they provide positive mental support.
Help prevent dehydration, the juice rapidly rehydrates the body.
xanthones help relieve the symptoms of diarrhea,they have also been found to help relieve pain help relieve pain when ingested.
Aid in weight loss and help increase energy and are an excellent supplement to a healthy diet.
