Mangosteen and health

Mangosteen is an excotic tropical fruit orignated mainly in Southeast Asia but you can find it in various tropical regions. It has slightly sweet and sour taste.

It has a purple color and has inner white juicy.

Tis fruit is rich in fiber, anitoxidant and many nutrients that improve overall health.

Here are 11 health benefits of mangosteen.

Mangosteen provides a variety of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber while being low in calories. These nutrients are important for improving many functions in the body.

Moreover, mangosteen is rich with many antioxidants called as xanthones which lower colon cancer according to many animal studies but more human studies are needed.

Plant compounds and fibre in magosteen have anti-inflammatroy properties and lower blood sugar according to animal studies, more human studies are needed to detect the effect of this fruit in lowering inflammation.

Mangosteen may boost immunity by increasing the number of immune cells.

Some animal and human research suggests that mangosteen may play a role in weight loss and obesity prevention. Still, more studies are needed.

Research suggests that antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in mangosteen may protect skin cells from damage associated with sun exposure and aging.

Mangosteen may also have a positive impact on your heart, brain, and digestive system:

Heart health. It can lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing HDL according to animal studies

Brain health. According to mice studies mangosteen extract helps prevent mental decline, decrease brain inflammation, and improve symptoms of depression in mice, though human studies in this area are lacking.

Digestive health. It is packed with fiber so it improves digestive process.

Frozen, canned or juiced forms are more common. The inner flesh can be eaten by itself or enjoyed in a smoothie or salad.

Mangosteen is likely safe for most people but may increase your risk of bleeding. Consult your healthcare provider before taking a new supplement or changing your diet drastically.

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mangosteen?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=authoritynutrition&utm_content=2019-03-06#section12

https://www.verywellfit.com/benefits-of-mangosteen-89531