Mangosteen 'The Queen Of Fruits' Have Multiple Health Benefits

The mangosteen fruit and it's juice has been cultivated in the East for many hundreds of years. The west is only just discovering it's many health and wellness benefits. Many people consume mangosteen fruit in the form of mangosteen juice as the fruit is still quite rare in the west and very expensive. The secret to the mysterious mangosteen fruit lies in its abundance of antioxidants called Xanthones. Xanthones have recently been extensively studied by scientists and pharmaceutical companies resulting in much praise and excitement. Studies have concluded that the xanthones in the garcinia mangostana (scientific name) harnesses many health benefits. What's remarkable is that the mangosteen, not just the inner flesh, but the whole fruit--represents the single greatest known supply of these tremendously beneficial xanthones. The pericarp, or rind, of the mangosteen is particularly rich in xanthones, which represent the next generation of powerful phytonutrients--phytonutrients that will change the future of dietary supplements. Although almost unheard of in the temperate zones of North America and Europe, mangosteen is so prized by inhabitants of tropical rain forests that it is universally known as the Queen of Fruits and the Fruit of the Gods. About the size of a tangerine, the ripe mangosteen has a smooth, dark purple rind encasing snow-white fruit. Unlike other tropical fruits that are so unusual and obscure that eating them requires an "acquired taste," mangosteen has a sweet, mild flavor that appeals to everyone, beginning with the first bite. What are the benefits of the Mangosteen fruit? While most people know about the antioxidant benefits of Vitamins C and E, far fewer are aware of the incredibly potent antioxidant power of xanthones. Xanthones are natural chemical substances that have recently won high praise from numerous scientists and researchers around the world. Xanthones have been studied for their medicinal potential for over 3 decades because they demonstrate a number of pharmaceutical properties. Some of the benefits of xanthones: Promote flexibility within joints, Xanthones are antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial. Xanthones are a powerful anti-inflammatory and antihistamine and they provide positive mental support. Help prevent dehydration, the juice rapidly rehydrates the body. xanthones help relieve the symptoms of diarrhea,they have also been found to help relieve pain help relieve pain when ingested. Aid in weight loss and help increase energy and are an excellent supplement to a healthy diet.