Benefits of MangosteenOn this website you've found quite a bit of information about the appearance, location and taste of mangosteen, as well as its potential uses - such as in cancer treatment. Yes, it's delicious, and yes, it's abundant in antioxidants. But what are the exact nutritional properties of the mangosteen fruit, and what are some precise applications?First and foremost, mangosteen contains xanthones, extracted from the rind, or the pericarp. Xanthones are generally considered to have high antioxidant properties, which can aid the human body by protecting it from harm due to free radicals. |
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Benefits of MangosteenMangosteen fruit contains mangostinone, tannins (as in red wine), and epicatechin, a serious bioflavonoid. Epicatechin is known to improve dilation of blood vessels, blood flow, and circulation, which obviously promotes a healthy heart. The pulp/flesh of the mangosteen contains vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, iron, thiamine, phosphorus, niacin, riboflavin, polysaccharides, potassium, stilbenes, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.There are a number of health-related issues that mangosteen has been reported to alleviate or assist with. These include bacterial infections, fungus, inflammation, general pain and aches, heart protection, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, depression, diarrhea, gum disease, fever, weight loss, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, glaucoma and cataracts, and contains Anti-histamine and anti-tumor properties. As you can see, it's an impressive list! |
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