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Xanthones in the Mangosteen Fruit can help you stay healthy.

Thursday, May 20th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Researchers have discovered and classified approximately 200 xantones, and about 47 are found in one fruit called Mangosteen. Xanthones are some of the most potent antioxidants known. It is thought to be more potent than both Vitamin C and Vitamin E. In fact, many doctors refer to xanthones as “Super Antioxidants”

Antioxidant Power of Xanthones

A powerful antioxidant, xanthones are a family of vigorous phytonutrients. Research supports the role of xanthones in minor muscle pain, immune system support, joint flexibility and intestinal health.

Previous studies and ongoing research recognize xanthones for the following benefits:

• Anti-Fatigue – Helps boost energy.
• Anti-Inflammatory – Helps prevent and reduce inflammation
• Anti-Aging

• Helps prevent cancer. According to a preliminary study, six xanthones have been found to be capable of killing cancer cells. For instance, one study performed in Japan showed that the xanthone alpha-mangostin had apparent properties that suppressed the development of tumors. Another, performed in China, found the xanthone garcinone E to show significant anticancer effects in terms of liver, lung, and gastric cancer cells.
• In addition, some xanthones have shown significant antimicrobial effects in terms of fighting MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus), which is a bacterial strain known for its tenacious resistance to pharmacologic antibiotics. One scientific study also showed that alpha-mangostin, beta-mangostin, and garcinone B to have pronounced inhibition effects on a strain of tuberculosis
•  Scientific research has made it abundantly clear that no other fruit compares in its health benefits to mangosteen, due to its xanthones and other nutritional properties.

• Helps lower blood pressure
• Helps lower blood sugar. Many people with type II diabetes have reported that it helps them to regulate their blood sugar levels.
• Helps prevent infections – Bacteria, Microbes, Viruses, Fungus.
• Anti-Diarrheal – In folk medicine, the pericarp of the mangosteen (most potent source of xanthones) has been used for centuries to effectively treat dysentery.
• Anti-Parkinson, Anti-Alzheimer. Helps prevent dementia.
• Anti-allergenic – Helps with allergies
• Eye Care – Helps prevents cataracts and glaucoma
• Helps protect the heart and cardiovascular system
• Anti-Obesity

One Medical Doctor says it best.

“No household should be without this amazing nutritional supplement. Mangosteen fruit is pan systemic, meaning it helps the whole body. Clinical studies have proven xanthones to be anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-cancer, anti-tumor, anti-ulcer, anti-hepatotoxic, anti-rhinoviral and antiallergic.”

Another resource of powerful information is found at www.experience-mangosteen.com