Mangosteen

Mangosteen is one of the most antioxidant-rich superfoods
that exist

What is mangosteen and how can its xanthones benefit me?

If you’re asking that question, you’ve come to the right place.

Its scientific name is Garcinia mangostana named after Jaque Garcin, the first person to publish an article about its health benefits in 1697.

The tree that bears this fruit is believed to have originated in the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas, both part of the Malay Archipelago.

The fruit changes color a few times before ripening completely. Over a period of a few months, the color of the rind goes from light green to dark green to reddish-purple. The final color change happens in less than ten days.

The edible quality of the fruit is at its peak when it reaches this reddish-purple color.

During this process, the size of the fruit reaches a diameter of 6-8cm.......

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Indigenous cultures of South-East Asia have been using this botanical for a variety of medicinal purposes. Some include the treatment of dysentery, urinary disorders, diarrhea, eczema and other skin disorders.

Most of the fruit’s nutrition comes from its hard outer shell, or rind. This nutrition is found specifically in the previously mentioned xanthones. There are more than 40 xanthones discovered so far.

Xanthones are powerful phytonutrients that have significant antioxidant qualities. Some of these health benefits include……

Supporting the cardiovascular system

Helping to prevent Thrombosis, also known as a clot in a blood vessel.

Reduces hypertension or high blood pressure

Supports healthy cartilage and joint function

Helps maintain the immune system

Promotes good respiratory health, which relates to seasonal allergies

Maintains good intestinal health

Those were just some of the more well known effects of this truly great superfood. It would not be surprising if more health benefits are discovered about this fruit.

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