Mangosteen: Is it a super fruit?

The Mangosteen is a small and also slow growing tree which grows to a height of just 20 to 82 feet. It is native to the countries present in the South East Asian countries like Malaysia, Vietnam, India and several more since these trees require a warm and humid climate. Due to increased demands these fruits are being grown in green houses in areas like California.

The mangosteen has been used for centuries in the countries where the mangosteen grows naturally. The knowledge accumulated from these sources has constantly been passed down from one generation to the next. When the Europeans began visiting these countries, they were introduced to this exotic fruit which later came to be known as the Mangosteen. It was mostly forgotten by the western world until recently when the interest in this fruit was hiked due to studies which are proving several beneficial properties that the fruits are known to offer. Studies are trying to unlock all of the secrets of this amazing fruit.

These days there is a wide spread scare due to the knowledge of the capability of the free radicals to damage the body. To counter these radicals we need antioxidants and mangosteen is one of the best sources of antioxidants found naturally. Every second of every day, our body is attacked by the free radicals which damage the body whereas on the other hand the antioxidants work to make the immune system strong enough to repair the cells before it undergoes cellular degeneration.

There are several different types of antioxidants that are known to men, and one among them are xanthones. These xanthones are found in the outer covering of the mangosteen (pericarp). The outer purple covering has an abundant quantity of xanthones present in it. The natives knew that the pericarp contains some special properties and hence they used it to heal infections. Now we know that it was due to these xanthones that the healing occurred.

There are two kinds of xanthones that have been found in the mangosteen fruit, Gamma Mangostin and Alpha Mangostin. Biologically, these xanthones have been found to have quite an impact on cardiovascular diseases as they are natural anti – inflammatory, anti – viral and also antibiotic. These are considered to be some of the most powerful antioxidants produced naturally.

Mangosteen has been found to inhibit the production of ROS. Investigations have suggested that the fruit has some strong anti – proliferation properties. It is being looked at as a potential aid to chemotherapy and hence the cure of cancer.

Mangosteen has been known to show inhibitory action against organisms like Staphylococcus aureus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It has time and again proven itself to being effective in strengthening the immune system of the body. The innumerable components found in the Mangosteen appear to make it an important supplement to the body.

So far Mangosteen has been considered safe for all of us to consume. Not much is known regarding the safety precautions to be considered while consuming the Mangosteen juice and so do consult with a medical practitioner before you start consuming this juice on a regular basis.

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