Posts Tagged ‘Antioxidants’

How Much Mangosteen Research Has Really Been Done?

Monday, October 20th, 2008
mangosteen
Dane Stanton asked:


It’s a question that many people are looking to find the answer to, how much research has there really been done on mangosteen and its affects? Well this article will endeavor to explain the level of mangosteen research that has been conducted and whether or not it is completely sufficient enough to make the claim that mangosteen has these so called health benefits.

First of all how much do you know about mangosteen? Well let me explain. This fruit originates from South East Asia in the areas of subtropical climates, where it thrives in the humid conditions. It is a round purple colored fruit, around about the size of a mango. There is the claim that it contains a high level of a certain antioxidant known as a ‘xanthone’ and these antioxidants are said to have the ability to reduce the likelihood of someone developing cancer.

After a lot of mangosteen research we do know that this fruit contains a high level of xanthones that that they are definitely very strong antioxidants, however it should not be said that mangosteen holds the cure to cancer. First of all what does an antioxidant do to help your body. Well antioxidants are known to have the potential to remove free radicals that have the ability to transform later into cancer cells. What most people don’t know is that most fruit and vegetables contain a great deal of antioxidant.

What makes mangosteen so extraordinary is that the type of antioxidant it contains, the xanthones is far more powerful that most other types of antioxidants. After extensive research on this topic, nutritionists have concluded that we need to consume at least five pieces if fruit and vegetables a day to get enough antioxidants to help remove the amount of free radicals that form in our bodies.

Still many people believe that this amount is not sufficient enough with the amount of fatty foods people consume on a daily basis, especially in Western society. Therefore one of the things that needs to be pointed out is that eating mangosteen will definitely ensure that you will consume the required amount of antioxidants needed to fight free radicals in your bodies.

Although there has not been a great deal of mangosteen research done in the past, we are sure to see a lot more in the future due to the growing popularity of this amazing fruit and you can be confident that the results will be more positive than negative.



Tyler

The Benefits Of Pure Mangosteen Juice

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
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D Fraser asked:


There are a lot of benefits to be had from pure mangosteen juice, where do they come from? From the powerful antioxidants and nutritional components from the mangosteen fruit. This fruit is praised as one of the most powerful and healthy fruits from the tropical areas. It’s considered to be very delicious, and rare; only ripening twice a year.

About the same size as a tangerine the mangosteen is smooth and dark purple in color (the rind that is). The fleshy tasty fruit inside is white, and the majority of those who try it say its one of the most exquisite fruits they’ve tasted. The fruit has been used to help control fever, p;ain, and even ward of particular infections before they start. Those that drink pure mangosteen juice, or take a supplement say they experience increased energy, and protection against disease and illness. It also acts as a wonderful natural anti inflammatory.

What are the Benefits of Pure Mangosteen Juice?

There are not a lot of brands offering 100% pure mangosteen juice, actually to the best of knowledge there is only one. The majority of mangosteen juice makers use a portion of mangosteen fruit, mixed with a variety of other high antioxidant fruit juices. Xango is one of the manufacturers of mangosteen juice, that offers a blend such as this.

One of the most amazing things about pure mangosteen juice and the fruit also is that it’s not the inner white part of the fruit that holds all of the nutritional and healthy value. How ever it is the pericap that possesses all of the antioxidants, as it is the single best supply known of for the powerful xanthones. Pure mangosteen juice provides us all of this but in an easy to ingest drinking form.

Drinking pure mangosteen juice really is a type of supplement, you’re able to ingest all of the nutritional power of the mangosteen fruit in a potent small serving. Of course it’s really the only way for us to take advantage of the health benefits of the mangosteen fruit here in North America as it’s not imported as a whole fruit.

Studied more then any other fruit the mangosteen hold huge nutritional power. The xanthones available in pure mangosteen juice leave you feeling re-energized, refreshed, and rejuvenated, all while helping strengthen your immune system, ward of illnesses and leave you feeling great.

Indeed, the mangosteen can be ingested in many different forms. Regardless of what form you take the mangosteen in, as long as you are sure that the product’s main ingredient is actually that of mangosteen, then you can be sure that you are receiving even half of the plentiful beneficiary components that are found in anything derived from the mangosteen fruit.



Douglas