Mangosteen benefits

Mangosteen benefits

Mangosteen It is also known in other parts of the world as mangosteen. It is a very popular fruit in the Asian continent, considered the queen of fruits for its great flavor qualities and for its many properties.

It is a fruit with white segments on the inside and hard rind on the outside. It is obtained from a tropical tree in Indonesia. Contains a high percentage of xanthones, a very good and powerful antioxidant. 

We can give a different touch to our salads, fruit salads and desserts if we introduce the mangosteen. Next, we will see what they are its maximum properties, what benefits will grant us, where we can get it and its contraindications.

Mangosteen properties

mangosteen stall

It grows in tropical climates, in South Asia and on the American continent. It is also known as mangosteen or mangosteen and its scientific name is Garcinia mangosteen.

It consists of:

  • Phenols
  • Catechizing
  • chimona
  • Minerals
  • Vitamins
  • Polysaccharides
  • Stow us

 It is a antioxidant fruit, was used in natural medicine thousands of years ago, helps balance the cardiovascular, nervous and metabolic systems.

All the xanthones They are the cause of it being so beneficial, they are the phytonutrients that give it that quality. If we incorporate mangosteen in our diet, we will help it obtain more substances.

  • Football
  • Fiber
  • Hydroxycitric acid
  • vVtamine C
  • B vitamins
  • Potassium
  • Phenols
  • Let's style

Benefits of mangosteen, what is it for?

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Next we will see what the use of mangosteen is for.

  • Facilitates the proper functioning of the heart as it prevents the arteries from hardening.
  • A good natural remedy for arterial hypertension.
  • A very diuretic fruit, so it can help treat arthritis, kidney stones, gout, or fluid retention.
  • Prevent us from suffering some allergies.
  • As we mentioned, it has an effect Antioxidant.
  • Prevents the bad cholesterol for its high fiber content.
  • Treats muscle pains and bones.
  • Prevents free radical attack the skin.
  • Recommended for slimming diets, controls weight and has a satiating effect. Ideal for adding fruit to create great smoothies.
  • Thanks to its high content in Vitamin C purifies our body.
  • Purifies the blood, therefore, the blood pressure it will always be in good condition.
  • It takes care of the central nervous system, which is why it is considered a fruit anti Parkinson's and anti Alzheimer's. Antidepressant properties are attributed to it.
  • Increase defenses and it keeps viruses away.
  • Rich anti-inflammatory.
  • It also contains Vitamin B12, significantly improves the nervous system and liver metabolism.

Where to buy mangosteen

Mangosteen or open mangosteen

The mangosteen is not a well-known fruit in Spain. It can really be expensive to find it. They do not usually have it in the neighborhood greengrocers and less in supermarkets and hypermarkets.

Perhaps the fruit vendor in your neighborhood has a supplier on hand that does serve mangosteen, but that is not usually the case. To be able to taste this delicacy, you can buy through various websites on the Internet, that thanks to the idea of ​​a few entrepreneurs we can achieve it very comfortably from home.

The mangosteen is hardly known in the WestHowever, the people who find him no longer want to let him escape. It is an expensive fruit for these reasons, not being able to acquire it causes its cost to increase proportionally.

A kilo of fresh fruit costs around 25 euros and is quite perishable, it expires easily. In appearance it resembles a chestnut but its interior is fleshy.

Mangosteen capsules

Mangosteen capsules

As we have seen, the acquisition of this product can be somewhat prohibitive, its price is very high and finding it can be an odyssey. However, there are other ways to consume it.

The mangosteen is very valuable for xanthones it contains, its antioxidants, have shown that they can be very good for keep away the strains of some cancers. Therefore, they can be consumed more easily, in capsules.

In ancient times there were not so many remedies to keep skin hydrated and well cared for. Mangosteen can be very beneficial to take care of our skin. A clinical study showed that it has 40 types of xanthones, which provide great benefits for the cure of some diseases.

The following has been shown:

  • Prevents colon cancer, prevents the creation and development of tumors.
  • Has an inhibitory effect against bacterial tuberculosis.
  • Stimulates the phagocytic cells and kills intracellular bacteria.
  • Inhibits mushroom production.

Mangosteen side effects

mangostan

All foods can have contraindications, it is important to know a little in depth and more if they are foods little known in our country.

Its extract has been associated with the care of diarrhea and skin infections. However, you need more research to support all the benefits.

  • May cause lactic acidosis- This can lead to nausea and weakness. If undetected, acid builds up in the body and can be life-threatening.
  • May interact with some drugs such as chemotherapy treatments, treatments with alkylatable agents and anthracyclines.

We recommend as it is very important notify the family doctor of any little-known food that we begin to consume. It is important to collect information so as not to scare us.


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  1.   Martha silva said

    How wonderful to have those nutritious and important TANNNNNNN foods for a healthy life

  2.   Laura Valenzuela said

    What benefits are so great and I have spent 40 years on them?