Mangosteen (Scientific name: Garcinia mangostana) is called "queen of tropical fruits". Each fruit is the size of a small orange. It has a beautiful exotic, purple colored thick skin, with snow-white, juicy, tasty slices. The fruit has from four to ten succulent, fleshy, triangular segments, like inside an orange or lemon. Each part contains several off-white seeds that are not edible, and this taste is bitter. Nutritional Benefits of Mangosteen Mangosteen contains few calories and does not have saturated fat or cholesterol. It is very rich in fiber, a good source of vitamins A and C and B vitamins such as thiamine, niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin. The fruit also contains an excellent amount of minerals, such as calcium, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Mangosteen has phyto-nutrients such as carotene-A, carotene-beta and cryptoxanthin-beta. Health Benefits of Mangosteen Anti-Inflammatory: Anti-inflammatory properties are extremely useful for people suffering from pain in the sciatic joint, which can not be controlled by pharmaceutical treatment. Consuming the juice of mangosteen once a day can help relieve pain. Antioxidants: mangosteen contains a class of natural polyphenolic compounds known as xanthones. They have excellent anti-inflammatory properties. Xanthones - an excellent remedy for various cardiovascular diseases, can heal cells that are damaged by free radicals, slow the aging process, prevent degenerative diseases, physical and mental deterioration. Blood flow: mangosteen helps to promote red blood cells and protects against anemia. It can improve blood flow, causing the expansion of blood vessels, which helps protect against atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, heart congestion and severe chest pain. Blood pressure: high content of minerals such as copper, manganese and magnesium, as well as potassium, provides protection against strokes and ischemic heart disease. It is a vital component of cell and body fluids and controls heart rate and blood pressure. Cancer: The high content of antioxidants found in mangosteen is useful for cancer prevention. Powerful and effective antioxidants protect the body from free radicals, which cause oxidative stress, which can lead to serious illnesses. Cataract: Since the mangosteen helps increase blood flow to the eye and has a high content of antioxidants, it can protect against cataracts and improve eyesight. Symptoms of cold and flu: fruits are rich in vitamin C, which is a powerful water-soluble antioxidant; Vitamin C provides protection from influenza as an infection, and absorbs harmful pro-inflammatory free radicals. Menstruation: eating this delicious fruit for several days, resulting in menstruation, can reduce premenstrual symptoms, such as dizziness, mood swings and hypertension. Tuberculosis: Mangosteen contains strong antibacterial and antifungal properties that heal the intestines and the immune system, which makes it useful for strengthening the weak immune system. Its inhibitory action against harmful bacteria can be effective for patients suffering from tuberculosis. Weight loss: mangosteen skin xanthones are used to reduce weight and prevent weight gain, since it is effective for burning fat. Mangosteen and its properties against oncology. Mangostenes have been the focus of many anti-cancer studies, and the results so far have been very positive. It was found that the fruit of the mangosteen contains at least 20 known xanthones, which have a preventive effect on cancer. A study conducted by the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at the Chicago College of Pharmacy showed that mangosteen can successfully slow down the growth of cancer cells and prostate tumors. The International Journal of Oncology published a study in 2016, which indicated that the alpha-mangosteen-induced programmed cell death of cancer cells. It was concluded that this polyphenol can be used as a food supplement, as well as a potential therapeutic compound for breast cancer. In a study published in the section "Food and Chemical Toxicology", the properties of the antioxidant cancer of the crude ethanol extract of mangosteen pericarp on human squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma were studied. The extract of mangosteen showed strong anti-cancer effects on both lines of skin cancer, demonstrating its potential as a natural treatment for skin cancer. It is shown that xanthones from mangosteen extracts are a natural chemopreventive agent and have the potential as anticancer drugs. It is known that xanthones from the juice of the whole fetus, core and leaves of mangosteen have a wide range of pharmacological properties, including Tags: health, body
