03 January 2013

A powerful fruit - Mangosteen

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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