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Mangosteen Origins and History

The mangosteen fruit originated in the Malaystable and robust molecules, which show
Archipelago and quickly spread through thebiological activity. The mangosteen fruit
warm tropical climates of Southeast Asia .contains approximately 40 known xanthones and
The small dark purple fruit with a deliciousthe majority of these are found in the
white pulp grows abundantly and is harvestedhighest concentration in the rind. Plant
twice a year from a small evergreen tree.actives known as flavonoids offer additional
Native people throughout Southeast Asia havebenefits to the body. The two main flavonoids
historically used the fruit for its naturalfound in the mangosteen are catechins (found
properties. It was when Europeans exploredin green tea) and proanthcyandins (found in
Southeast Asia that folklore related to thegrape seeds). Many research institutions,
mangosteen first spread to western culture.such as The Mayo Clinic, The Linus Pauling
However, it was not until XanGo LLC launchedInstitute, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition
XanGo Juice in 2002 that mangosteen began toand many others have studied flavonoids
achieve widespread recognition and acceptanceextensively.
in western markets . The mangosteen rind was
sliced and dried, then ground to a powder andWhile science is still progressing in its
administered as an herbal preparation. Theattempt to validate the uses of mangosteen,
mangosteen rind was steeped in waterthe research of the mangosteens powerful
overnight and taken as a tea as well as madephytonutrients thus far is quite promising.
into an ointment and applied externally as aThe mangosteen has been researched for 150
lotion. It was through these popular usesyears, resulting in over 110 studies
that the benefits of mangosteen were passedpublished in scientific journals, with
down through history and several scientistsstudies touching on every system of the body.
and explorers took note. The mangosteen is soXanGo Juice is a great tasting beverage with
revered in Thailand that the Thai governmentnaturally occurring nutrients, such as
recognizes it as the country's nationalxanthones and flavonoids. A healthy diet low
fruit.in saturated and trans fats may reduce the
risk of heart disease. XanGo Juice is free of
The mangosteen fruit is an exceptional fruitsaturated and trans fats. Xanthones (or
fusing nutrition and sensational flavor.catechins, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins) are
There are many elements found in thea factor in the maintenance of good health
mangosteen that provide nutritional benefits.and a factor in normal growth and
The main compounds, xanthones, are verydevelopment.



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