Mangosteen
Description
Mangosteen is a type of tropical fruit native to South-East Asia.
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana from the Clusiaceae family.
Health Benefits of Mangosteen
Most of the health benefits associated with Mangosteen are attributable to its high content of Xanthones (especially Mangostin). Xanthones are concentrated primarily in the Mangosteen rind (pericarp) - not the flesh.
Cardiovascular System
Mangosteen may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. [1]
Immune System
Mangosteen may be useful for the treatment of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (by inhibiting the HIV Protease enzyme). [2]
Mangosteen may help to prevent and treat Allergies. [3]
Mangosteen may help to prevent and treat some types of Cancer, including: [4]
Mangosteen may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Cancer - Breast cells. [5]
Mangosteen may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [6]
Mangosteen may inhibit the growth of Leukemia cells. [7]
Mangosteen may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Liver cells. [8]
Mangosteen may inhibit some types of Bacteria - Detrimental, including:
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