Mangosteen fruit originally came from the Malay Archipelago as it spread itself through the tropical climates of the Pacific Islands and Southern Asia. The fruit is small, dark purple, with a white pulp that is delicious. It grows abundantly on a small evergreen tree and is harvested twice a year. The natives who live throughout the islands and Southern Asia have always been able to use the fruit for its nutritional benefits as well as weight loss. When European explorers were exploring Southeast Asia they found that the stories told about the product would cause it to be brought to the western world. But if not for a special juice being produced by XanGo LLC in 2002 this is when mangosteen became popular to achieve world wide recognition and to be accepted in the new world, such as Canada and the U. S..
An exceptional product marrying sensational flavor and nutrition this special pod is the answer. The nutritional value provided by these many elements have many good benefits. Xanthones the main compounds, are very robust and stable molecules,these have biological activity. With approximately 40 known xantones contained in the basic product, the highest concentration of the majority of these are found in the rind. Flavonoids are plant actives which offer the body additional benefits. The basic fruit has two main herbs known as proanthcyandins (found in grape seeds) and catechins(found in green tea). U C L A Center for Human Nutrition, The Linus Pauling Institute and The Mayo Clinic are examples of many research institutions that have done extensive studies on flavonoids. Progress is being made by scientist in the attempt to prove the many uses of the mangosteen fruit, All research of the powerful phytonutrients of the pulp show to be very promising. Over 110 articles published in scientific journals,as a result of 150 years of research on the fruit, concerning all parts of the body. Studies are exponentially increasing on the many benefits, with already 45 Studies since 2000,compared to 15 in the 1980s.
The skin of the pod was sliced and dried, then it was ground to a powder and then administered as a herbal remedy. The rind after some simple processing was drank as a tea after steeping in water over night. The rind was also made into a pulp and used as a lotion after it was made into a ointment. As history passed down these popular benefits explorers and scientists took note. In Thailand the fruit is so revered that the Thai government established it as there national fruit.
A great tasting beverage that has natural nutrients, with flavonoids and xanthones.Low in trans and saturated fats which may reduce risk of heart problems. Xanthones (or proanthocyanidins, catechins and flavonoids) are great for continuing good health and in development and growth of the body. This good tasting juice has been reputed to cure cancer, control I B S, relieve joint pain and aid in weight loss. For more information on the benefits and the products click the link below and contact me.
