Mangosteen
contains a lot of nutrients, including antioxidants,
folic acid, citric acid, pantothenic acid, and a variety of vitamins B1, B2, C4
and minerals. These can enhance our
immune system. More important, mangosteen contains a
large amount of xanthones. It was
discovered that of over 200 different types of xanthones, mangosteen
alone contains
more than 40 types.
Xanthones, with its more powerful anti-oxidants than vitamins C and E, besides acting as an anti-aging
agent, helps in
the prevention of cancer and tumor formation.
Moreover, xanthones is an excellent inhibitor for myocardial infarction and
cerebral infarction. It can lower
blood pressure.
In addition, intake of mangosteen has the following
benefits:
- Preventing the hardening of the arteries
- Protecting the heart muscle
- Anti-Parkinson, anti-Alzheimer and other forms of dementia
- Anti-depressant
- Preventing and arresting fungus
- Preventing bacterial infections
- Anti-diarrheal
- Lowering fevers
- Eye care-preventing glaucoma and cataracts
- Energy booster - anti-fatique
- Weight loss
- Lowering blood fat and blood sugar.
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