10 incredible benefits you need to know about the Queen of Fruits

Nowadays, with the current speed of life where we tend to hurry on every matter we do, very often we don’t stop for deserved rest, and consequently there is an elevated number of sick people, people without energy. Maybe it’s because of our lifestyle, or maybe because of lack of good and healthy food and physical inactivity (people too often sit all the time in the work), or simply because we are more vulnerable, the fact remains that more people get ill (also for severe deseases) compared to the past.

Have you ever thought why every winter you get sick? Or maybe you have a migraine or severe headaches that just can’t be cured with any of the medicines that you take? Doesn’t frustrate you the fact that you are simply not relaxed because you know that something is bothering you?

You must know that if you have these problems, you are not alone and most diseases can be cured or at least limited. There is no shame to accept that we have problems — only from that moment on we can start to cure them.

Now why am I writing about all these problems? Because already the people of Southeast Asia had discovered a long time ago the medicinal value that this amazing fruit (I will reveal its name further in the post) had. The benefits of this fruit had moved the scientists who did a lot of researches to confirm these healing allegations.

This amazing fruit, that most of you haven’t heard already, is called the »Queen of Fruits«, or simply the mangosteen.

What the heck is mangosteen?

The place of origin of this fruit is not specifically known but for mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is said that it has been first domesticated in the Southeast Asian countries. Some of the first countries where it was first cultivated are Burma, India, Thailand and Vietnam. Now it is grown also in other Asian countries and we can also find it in Africa and South America.

Mangosteen is an ultra-tropical plant which needs humidity, rainfall and cannot survive in long periods of drought. And it cannot be grown at very high altitude regions. Harvesting seasons vary on the basis of location and altitude.

Let’s describe a bit the mangosteen fruit and check its amazing nutritional value

The fruit is rich with water, energy, protein, carbohydrate and fiber. It is (as shown in the picure below) white coloured, sweet and tangy and as mentioned above, full of fluid. The rind of the fruit is reddish — purple coloured and is not edible but on the other hand it contains powerful Xanthones, the life-enhancing antioxidant. This antioxidants demonstrate a number of health giving properties and are proving to be significant substances for good health.

The fruit of mangosteen contains water, energy, protein, carbohydrate and fiber and also essential nutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper and manganese are found in this fruit. Furthermore, it contains vitamin C, B6, B12 and A which are required for maintaining good health. Other vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, folic acid, carotene and cryptoxanthin are also found in mangosteen.

So now you got a bit more familiar with this amazing fruit, let’s take a look at ten benefits you will get for consuming the mangosteen.

1. It has anti-cancer properties
Mangosteen has many health benefits, and one of these are anti-cancer properties. Mangosteen fruit contains compounds that have antioxidant — anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Scientific research indicates activity against several cancer cell lines, including breast cancer, liver cancer and leukemia. In addition, mangosteen also exhibits anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory properties.

2. It has anti-inflammatory properties
Mangosteen has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent since many years in Southeast Asian countries. Scientific research study also showed that the extracts of mangosteen have anti-allergy properties.

3. Helps maintaining healthy skin
The anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-allergy and anti-oxidant properties help in reducing risk of various conditions such as skin inflammation, skin aging, eczema, allergies and bacterial infections. Research studies have been carried out to ascertain the various benefits of mangosteen for skin and one such study suggests that mangosteen has anti-skin cancer properties and has the potential of being an anti-skin cancer agent.

4. Helps to strengthen your immune system
Mangosteen is rich in various nutrients, minerals, vitamins and xanthone which help in boosting the immune system. These nutrients protect the body from various health ailments that weaken the immune system.

5. Helps in preventing diarrhea and dysentery
Use of mangosteen is beneficial in stomach disorders as well. The mangosteen pericarp and peel are effective in providing relief from stomach disorders such as diarrhea and dysentery.

6. Helps women with their menstrual problems
The roots of mangosteen also provide health benefits. Mangosteen root helps in regulating menstrual cycle in women.

7. Mangosteen has astringent properties
The bark and leaves of the mangosteen tree exhibit astringent properties and are beneficial in curing thrush or aphtha.

8. It is also known to have cardioprotective effect
Mangosteen may also be helpful in reducing risk of stroke or myocardial infarction. Findings of a study indicate the cardio protective effect of mangosteen on antioxidant tissue defense system and lipid peroxidation during stroke.

9. Helps with diabetes
Diabetes is a medical condition that is also common in the modern society. Though it is manageable using prescribed medication it can be a health risk especially if adequate precautions are not taken. Mangosteen one natural remedy which is effective in managing and maintaining blood sugar levels in the body.

10. Helps with loosing your weight
Incorporating mangosteen in diet may be effective in weight loss. The various nutrients found in mangosteen also ensure good health and well-being.

Now that you know all the benefits of this amazing fruit, you may ask yourself: but how am I going to taste it if it only grows in Asia or Africa? Sure, you are not going to take a flight to Asia or Africa, just to taste »some« fruit that you don’t really know. Well, I have the right solution for you. Just keep reading…
There are different ways to prepare and consume mangosteen.
Fresh mangosteen fruit is eaten as a dessert. It is also made into jams and thus can be stored for longer duration and can be consumed any time of the year. Mangosteen products are also available in tablet or capsule form. Apart from the fruit the seeds are also edible. They can be consumed after roasting or boiling.

Juice made from mangosteen flesh can be prepared at home and is also available as a health drink, more known also as “xango juice”. This brings us to the heart of this post.

What is XANGO Juice?

XANGO Juice is the original mangosteen beverage that captures the refreshing, sweet, tangy flavor and natural color of the mangosteen fruit. XANGO Juice’s proprietary, puree formula uses the whole mangosteen fruit, from its dark, reddish purple nutrient-dense rind to the white fleshy pulp — through which all of the mangosteen health benefits are delivered.

What are basically the ingredients in XANGO Juice?

Rich in xanthones, the mangosteen pericarp helps to provide the nutrient power found in XANGO Juice while the pulp adds incredible flavor. XANGO Juice is made from a puree of the whole fruit that includes the rind, pulp and seeds. A few additional natural fruit juices are blended, according to a proprietary formula, to round off the flavor of the mangosteen rind and create XANGO Juice’s unique taste.

Now I know you are probably asking yourself if it’s this XANGO Juice safe for everyone?

Here is the short answer: Yes. XANGO Juice is made from the whole-fruit purée of the mangosteen fruit. The whole mangosteen fruit contains nature’s highest concentration of beneficial xanthones as well as high amounts of beneficial natural plant compounds called phytonutrients. Responsible for the pigmentation in botanicals, phytonutrients contain high amounts of antioxidants that support good health. XANGO Juice meets the highest safety and manufacturing standards and has been tested to be safe for anyone ages 2 to 90 years old. Independent testing by Consumer Labs has also verified XANGO Juice as free from banned substances and suitable for all level of athletes.

Conslusion

Look, I want to be really honest with you. After reading all this information about »Queen of the Fruits« you may be thinking, »Oh, this juice (or fruit, if you live in Asia) is going to cure all my diseases, it’s going to solve all my problems«. Well the truth is not so simple and easy. While I wanted to present you as good as possible this amazing fruit, you must be aware that it is not magical and will instantly cure all your diseases — it would be too easy, wouldn’t be?

Mangosteen has really an unbelievable number of benefits, and it is scientifically proven that it contains anti-cancer properties, but on the other hand this doesn’t mean that the Xango juice cures people’s cancer right away. But the fact remains that already the ancient Asians knew important benefits of this fruit and now more and more people are drinking Xango juice.

Very, very important factor is that every person must be an active one, meaning that has to move/walk or (even better) do some sports as much as possible and be psychically in a good shape. Our body is made for moving and not for sitting or lying, so when possible go outside for a long walk or jogging, your body will be thankful to you.

Another important factor in being healthy is your nutrition. Check this very interesting article about how you should eat your meals correctly (and what you should eat). Another great source for knowing how to balance your meals and what to eat is the healthy pyramid.

So go now outside and stretch your legs and maybe even run for a while, get back home, eat something healthy, subscribe to Wellness Reset newsletter by clicking here — if you want to receive quality content and information about Xango juice — and order a sample of Xango juice by clicking here.

The greatest wealth is health.
~Virgil