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So what’s everyone talking about lately regarding the Mangosteen? Well, don’t confuse it with the mango.  A Mangosteen is a tree fruit which is mainly cultivated in Thailand, Burma, Singapore, Malaya, India, the Philippines, parts of the Caribbean and southern Vietnam. It is known as the yin fruit and is about the size of an apple, purple in color and tastes like something between a pineapple and a peach. The special benefits of the rind are what make it a true superfood. Mangosteen is sought after not only for its wonderful flavor, but for its unique nutritional benefits. The interior fruit, known as the aril, is nutrient-rich on its own, but the exterior rind, known as the pericarp, brings the greatest nutritional benefits. The pericarp portion of the Mangosteen is rich in xanthones and a polyhydroxy-xanthone derivative termed mangostin, which are currently being studied for their medicinal benefits such as improved immunity, gastrointestinal health, slowing the progression of tumor growth and neurodegenerative diseases. This gem of a fruit contains one of the highest levels found of xanthones in any natural substance.

What does all this mean and how can consuming the Mangosteen truly benefit you?

Xanthones: a unique class of phytonutrients that are ultra-potent antioxidants evidenced to have life-supporting and anti-inflammatory qualities

Tannins: a natural astringent known for antioxidant qualities and intestinal health benefits  

Protein and Fat: Good muscle builder that is high in protein and healthy fat, but cholesterol-free  

Dietary Fiber: Promotes intestinal health

Potassium: Mineral known to lower blood pressure, resist kidney disease and promote healthy brain function

Iron: Mineral known to aid in the production of red blood cells and maintain proper muscle and organ function

Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin B and other amino acids

Mangosteen has also shown evidence of providing the following nutritional benefits:

• Increased Energy
• Improved Skin
• Pain & Migraine Relief
• Lowering cholesterol
• Post-menstrual Syndrome Relief
• Healthy respiratory and cardiovascular system
• Healthy joints and cartilage
• Bone Loss Prevention
• Anti-arthritic
• Anti-fungal
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-tumor
• Anti-aging
• Anti-diabetic
• Anti-atherosclerotic 

 While studies on mangosteen and xanthones are still relatively recent and more need to be done, the healthful properties of this xanthones rich fruit are promising.  To learn more about how to add this to your daily diet click here!