About the Mangosteen
What is Mangosteen?
The Mangosteen is a fruit grown in Southeast Asia, prized for its exquisite taste. Each Mangosteen consists of:
- The Pericarp (Rind): Smooth, 1/8″ to 1/4″ thick with a purple coloration.
- Pulp: 4 to 8 white-colored segments similar in shape to those of a mandarin’s.
The pericarp of the fruit is where all the health benefits exist. Within the hard purple outer casing of this fruit lies a unique class of phytoceuticals call “Xanthones”.
What are Xanthones?
Xanthones are powerful phytonutrients found in few plants and are composed of stable carbon-structure molecules. They have been demonstrated to be effective in inhibiting inflammation as well as serve as potent antioxidants in combating free radical damage.
There are about 200 xanthones found in nature, 43 of which are found in the mangosteen fruit alone. The mangosteen fruit is believed to contain one of the highest concentrations of xanthones in any eatable source.
Why should I drink mangosteen juice?
- promotes healthy seasonal respiratory system
- strengthens immune system
- supports cartilage and joint function
- maintains intestinal health
- neutralizes free radicals
For more reasons to drink mangosteen juice daily, read articles:
43 Problems, One Solution: Mangosteen and Reasons to take mangosteen.
Could mangosteen potentially help xyz condition?
If you are interested in finding out if mangosteen could potentially help a condition, check to see if that condition is listed in the article 43 Problems, One Solution: Mangosteen. Alternatively, you can visit our articles section and see if there is a mangosteen information package for your condition.
How can one fruit do so many things?
The secret is in the xanthones. Each xanthone targets a specific area of the body and with over 40 known Xanthones found in the Mangosteen fruit, there are over 40 xanthones with unique jobs in relation to our bodies.
For example, the xanthone Alpha-Mangostin serves as an antioxidant, Gamma Mangostin as an anti-inflammatory, and Garcinone E as an anti-tumor agent. Each xanthone has the same molecular skeleton but unique chemical accessories called ’sidechains’ permit each xanthone to perform a specific biologic function.