Steven Chang asked:


A coworker of mine at work brought in a mangosteen supplement drink and she was selling it for $30 (her price) for a 25 fl oz bottle. She also gave me information and these 22 reasons why everyone should be drinking mangosteen juice:

prevents hardening of the arteries protects the heart muscle anti-Parkinson, anti-Alzheimer and other forms of dementia anti-depressant prevents and arrest fungus prevents bacterial infections viral fighters and prevention of infections prevents fum disease anti-diarrheal lowers fevers eye care-prevents glaucoma and cataracts pansystemic – a synergistic effect on the whole body energy boosters – anti-fatique anti-aging weight loss (wooo, I’ll drink to this!) lowers blood fat (what the heck, I didn’t know there is fat in our blood!) anti-tumor benefits cancer: Mangosteen helps in the prevention of cancer with its powerful anti-oxidants. lowers blood pressure numerous references to “Immunostimulants” blood sugar lowering it tastes good

I thought to myself, holy smokes! Who in the world would buy that? What is mangosteen? I have never heard of it or have the slightest idea what it looks like.

Upon further research, the mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a tropical evergreen tree, believed to have originated in the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas. The tree grows from 7 to 25 meters tall. The edible fruit is deep reddish purple when ripe. In Asia, the mangosteen fruit is known as the “Queen of Fruits,” while the durian (Durio spp.) is known as the “King of Fruits.” It is closely related to other edible tropical fruits such as button mangosteen and lemondrop mangosteen.

The outer shell of the fruit is rather hard, typically 4-6 cm in diameter. Cutting through the shell, one finds a white, fleshy fruit 3-5 cm in diameter. Depending on the size and ripeness, there may or may not be pits in the segments of the fruit. The number of fruit pods is directly related to the number of petals on the bottom of the shell. On average a mangosteen has 5 fruits (round up figure).

I have eaten a lot of exotic fruits in my life, including the King Of Fruits – durian, but I have never seen or tasted this Queen of Fruits. I bought the $30 bottle from my coworker and chucked down the mangosteen juice. I do feel more energetic for the rest of day, and I will have to let you know in the near future if it will help lose some weight!



Garrick

Tayebird asked:


I have been researching this fruit. The US just lifted a ban for import into the country. Growers are charging $11 for one tangerine size fruit. $46 for a pound. If this fruit is that expensive, do you think it has great value?

Finbar

Ace asked:


I’m from the SE Asia and we do have this fruit here. I just wanna know how to make a juice from this fruit while preserving its “health benefits”?

Tony

Dane Stanton asked:


So what is the real benefit of mangosteen juice? Many people haven’t even heard of mangosteen before, they’ve just been told that it has some kind of amazing health benefit associated with it. So what is it? Well this article will endeavor to answer this question and more so that maybe I can influence you to start consuming mangosteen juice more often(hey it’s always worth a try!)

The benefit of mangosteen juice is associated with the extremely dense collaboration of xanthones inside this fruit. What are xanthones I can hear you asking, well they are perhaps the most powerful form of antioxidant available on the planet and have to potential to, when consumed often enough, reduce to likelihood of a person being diagnosed with cancer later in life.

So let me guess, you’re a little skeptical? Well what I say to that is great! It’s normal to be skeptical of something you haven’t tried so let me say one thing if you will, the only way you are going to be able to find out whether it has the potential to do what I have described, is to test it out.

What’s great about this fruit is that you will begin to notice the affects almost immediately, especially if you know you are an unhealthy person. You will start to feel more vibrant. Your senses will start to become much stronger than what you are used to. You will also find that you will start to need less and less sleep as the xanthones start to cleanse your system of unnatural impurities.

You see the main contributing factor to cancer at a later stage in life is the amount of build up of these things called free radicals that present themselves inside our bodies as we continue to eat fatty foods day in day out. We all know that antioxidants help to remove those free radicals and prevent them from forming in the future. Almost every fruit and vegetable known to man has antioxidants, some stronger than others and we now know that the xanthones in mangosteen are one of the most powerful forms of natural antioxidants known to man.

What else do I need to know about mangosteen juice? Well for one it’s not that easy to find right now due to the fact that most people haven’t even heard of it. One of the best places to find it would be down at your local Asian supermarket. You see it originates from South East Asia, more accurately in Thailand where it is exported mostly to other Asian countries like China and Malaysia. It’s just starting to make its way into Western society where it is badly needed.

All the health benefits from mangosteen can be summed up in one word ‘energy’ Basically if you start consuming mangosteen today, you will start to notice a huge boost in energy over the next couple of weeks.



Hardy

Joanne Ott asked:


The mangosteen is an exotic fruit that comes from Asia. The fruit has many health benefits and has been nicknamed “the queen of fruits” due to its delicious taste.

An enormous amount of research has been done on the mangosteen fruit going back many years, in order to determine the benefits of this remarkable fruit. It contains an abundant amount of xanthones, which are very powerful antioxidants. There is a whole family of this antioxidant, and the most dynamic of these are found in the mangosteen. Xanthones are found in a few rain forest plants, but they are for the most part found in the mangosteen fruit, and over 40 have been identified.

The two most beneficial xanthones are known as Alpha Mangostin and Gamma Mangostin. These xanthones have been shown to have a variety of benefits, by supporting the immune system and are a natural antibitotic, antifungal, antiviral, and perhaps most importantly, anti-inflammatory.

Antioxidants help protect against free radicals. No matter how healthy a lifestyle we live, we are still exposed to free radicals from air, water and food pollutants. They also can be produced from infection and inflammation. Since we can’t avoid them taking antioxidants each day can help protect us from the ill effects they can cause. It is for this reason that many healthy people take supplements, including mangosteen each day. It’s far easier to address health challenges before they begin, with prevention, rather than after they have become apparent.

The mangosteen fruit has only recently become available in the United States, and is sold in Canada, although only at certain times of the year when the mangosteen is harvested, and it has sold for as much as 11 each! For this reason mangosteen supplementation is best taken in a juice form since it is readily available that way.

Mangosteen juice has become quite popular since it was first introduced in North America just a few years ago. When looking for a mangsoteen supplement it is important to get the whole fruit as it is in the rind where most of the health benefits are found. It’s also a good idea to check labels as some juices have water as their primary ingredient, or many contain sugar or other unnecessary additives.

Mangosteen juice is a health supplement a person can take each day without any adverse side effects, and because it is a food it is safe for young children as well, although it is always suggested you consult with a doctor if you have any allergies or medical condition.



Duncan

Sher asked:


We are opening a tea shop and want to serve tea smoothies with these fruits.
I already have a distriputor(Jacmar foods) for all the ordinary fruits. I have also checked a couple of asian markets.
We are in Torrance, CA

Kyle

Cindy Heller asked:


In the past, the mangosteen is still relatively unfamiliar, but recently it has become popular because people have discovered the benefits of mangosteen. People who have tried the fruit said that it has a distinct taste, which is both enjoyable and unforgettable. Western people have started recognizing the fruit and hailed it as the new miracle fruit. Preliminary studies have found that the benefits of mangosteen are plentiful and they are very helpful for your body. In fact, some people consider mangosteen as the queen of the fruits because of its qualities and benefits.

The mangosteen is a native fruit from the Southeast Asia and it only can grow in tropical and equatorial areas. It will not survive in temperatures below forty degrees Fahrenheit. The mangosteen tree grows very slowly and usually it will take around ten years to mature. The tree can reach eighty feet tall while the size of the fruit is between two to four inches. The fruit is odd looking and it has a curvy, dark exterior with a white fruit inside. When you open the fruit, it looks like that it has grown in slices, similar like an orange, but more clearly formed.

The fruit or the white flesh inside is not the main source of the benefits of mangosteen. The outer rind or the skin is the one that contains a lot of healthy substances and used to make mangosteen supplements. It contains a huge amount of antioxidants and this is one of the major benefits of mangosteen. An antioxidant is a compound that has an ability to slow down the aging process of cells and add more energy to your body. In fact, antioxidants are considered as a cure-all for whatever ails you.

Benefits of mangosteen fruit

Preliminary studies have indicated that benefits of mangosteen promoted by many people are in fact really helpful. These studies showed that mangosteen has both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and thus it can be used for these purposes when someone contracts an infection.

When you contract a virus like the common cold, you can treat it by simply waiting for your body to remove the virus. Usually we can treat the symptoms, but not the underlying virus itself. Therefore, it is essential to remember that mangosteen has anti-viral properties as well.

One major benefit of mangosteen is the antioxidants contained in the fruit, which is well-known for stopping the aging process. In addition, the fruit is also rich with natural supplements like fiber, potassium, calcium, Vitamin B1 and B2, Vitamin C, and iron to name a few.

One of the important benefits of the mangosteen fruit is that it improves the immune system of the body that can help your body to fight infections and other diseases. Another unique supply of the mangosteen fruit is xanthones. This is an important substance that can help boost the immune system and improve the general well being of the body and mind.

Still, according to the preliminary research, prevention can be another benefit of mangosteen fruit. The research indicates that it can protect against Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and many other diseases. Even some doctors have given mangosteen juice to patients who are suffering from infections, fever, diarrhea, eczema, and general body pain.

Long-term tests still need to be performed to study the benefits of mangosteen as a supplement that can benefit the sick. Some people who are pro-mangosteen said that the fruit can reduce or even prevent the effects of different types of cancer as well as other long-term diseases. However, this benefit has not been proven and long-term tests are still needed.

Only time and further research can prove whether mangosteen is indeed the miracle fruit supplement as believed by many or not. Although the fruit has been consumed for years in some Asian countries, but it will take some time for the benefits of mangosteen to be completely understood and accepted in the western world.

How to enjoy the benefits of mangosteen

If you are interested to buy mangosteen, the easiest way is to do it online. There are many online distributors of mangosteen juice and supplements, although you should understand that the price can be quite expensive because this fruit only can be grown in Southeast Asia region and it needs to be harvested and shipped across the globe. You can consume mangosteen fruit in fresh or dried form and it can be made into a good tasting juice as well. No matter which way that you choose, you will experience these benefits in no time.

Whether you believe the benefits or not, the fruit has showed several promising abilities for people who are sick or feeling unwell. It is unlikely to cause any side effect even if you consume it everyday. Therefore, it is worth for you to try it to find out these benefits of mangosteen.



Christopher

wcarolinew asked:


hi someone told me this stuff does wonders. altho i am not sure what. however this person has good looks. do you think this will help me or just give me indigestion? if it will help me become better, then how?
oh i have to check out xango. i was drinking pomegrante but that stuff gives me indigestion. so i avoid it.

Casper