Science
With respect to secondary research, there are over forty scientific articles in which the biochemically active components of the Mangosteen are laboratory-tested.
By contrast with most medicinal plants the phytoceutical substances in the Mangosteen have been studied in depth by medical and pharmacological researchers.
We are continuing to peruse about a dozen articles (see below on this page for some PDF files of scientific studies); it is already clear now that the numerous health benefits of the fruit can be substantiated by scientific research.We were impressed by how much scientific evidence underpins the personal experience of those taking the Mangosteen.
Among the phytoceutical substances in the Mangosteen there is a recently-discovered category of very active substances called “xanthones”. Research is still ongoing on the xanthones in the Garcinia mangostana and up to now over 50 xanthones have been identified, several of which have been studied in depth.
In 2001 one single pharmacological study at a European University ascertained that the xanthones in the Mangosteen had the following pharmaceutical properties :
- anti-depressant
- active against Tuberculosis
- anti-bacterial and fungicidal
- anti-viral, anti-leukaemia
- active against tumors
- anti-ulcers
- active against Diabetes
However, xanthones are not the only active substances in the Mangosteen.
Polyphenols and catechins, the powerful antioxidant substances against tumours, are also present in considerable quantities.
Other important ingredients, polysaccharides, are apparently responsible for the antibacterial and fungicidal effect of the fruit.
And finally the fruit also contains potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, as well as vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C.
Please find below some links to different PDF files with scientific studies or interesting articles about the Mangosteen.
List with inks to very interesting studies or articles about the Mangosteen
- Anti-Cancer Effects of Xanthones from Pericarps of Mangosteen
- Medicinal properties of mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)
- Scientific studies of mangosteen
- Using Mangosteen Juice (MJ) to PREVENT Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Inflammation By Les Berenson M.D., F.A.C.P.
- De keuze van artsen
- Breast Cancer
- Histamine Release
- Amercian Cancer Society
- Xango via "Bio Gezond"
- Anti-Doping Attest
- Drinken van water met mangosteen
- Artikel uit Pinoy Global Access - September 2007
Disclaimer
The information on this website is not meant to be medical advice. No therapeutic or medical claims are made, or implied. Do not make any changes to your medical treatment or to the use of medicines with the authorization of your health professional. Results may vary.
Please note: Mangosteen juice is a supplement, not medication. The science behind the Mangosteen is confirmed and the results of taking it astonishing. It is not being claimed that Mangosteen juice, taken as a supplement, cures or prevents an illness or ailment. The best way of discovering what Mangosteen juice can do for you is to take it.
Please send a description of your results to the following email address : elmar@mangosteenguide.com