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- What is Mangosteen?
- What are the benefits of the Mangosteen fruit?
- If the mangosteen fruit is so beneficial, why is it unheard of?
- What part of the mangosteen fruit is used for medicinal purposes?
- What are Xanthones?
- What is the most potent source of xanthones?
- Does the world need another phytonutrient?
- What makes xanthones from mangosteen so special?
- What is XanGo?
- Is it safe to take XanGo Juice with medications?
- Is XanGo Juice safe for seniors, children, and lactating & pregnant women?
- Can I order XanGo Mangosteen juice without signing up as a Distributor?
1. What is Mangosteen?
Mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana) is an exotic tropical fruit considered to be one of the finest tasting fruits in the world. The mangosteen has also earned the popular title "the Queen of Fruit." Mangosteens grow on a tree found predominantly in Southeast Asia in countries like Cambodia, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. The mangosteen fruit itself comes to harvest just 2 times each year and consists of a thick dark purple, smooth rind (pericarp) on the outside, with 4 to 8 triangular segments of snow-white, soft flesh, on the inside. Mangosteen fruit has been used for thousands of years by millions of people worldwide to control pain, protect against disease, increase energy, as a natural anti-inflammatory, to reduce fever and for a whole host of other medicinal uses.
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2. What are the benefits of the Mangosteen fruit?
While most people know about the antioxidant benefits of Vitamins C and E, far fewer are aware of the incredibly potent antioxidant power of xanthones. Xanthones are natural chemical substances that have recently won high praise from numerous scientists and researchers. Xanthones have been studied for their medicinal potential, since they demonstrate a number of pharmaceutical properties. Some of the numerous benefits of xanthones are:
- Xanthones promotes flexibility within joints
- Xanthones help provides positive mental support
- Xanthones help prevent dehydration
- Xanthones reduce the loss of essential nutrients in diarrhea sufferers
- Xanthones help relieves pain
- Xanthones aids in weight loss and help increase energy
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3. If the mangosteen fruit is so beneficial, why is it unheard of?
Mangosteen is an exotic fruit and is virtually unknown in the United States because of its required ultra-tropical growing conditions. One of the few places the mangosteen does grow in the states is in Hawaii, where it is extremely expensive. Occasionally gift companies will ship frozen mangosteen in for use in exotic gift baskets although these companies charge a premium price for the fruit. Unlike most fruits that are harvested several times a year, mangosteen is available only 2 times each year, making it more expensive and more difficult to come by.
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4. What part of the mangosteen fruit is used for medicinal purposes?
The mangosteen fruit possesses the following three key components: the pericarp (rind), seeds, and the pulp (sweet inner fruit). Xanthones and polysaccharides (the medicinally active ingredients) are concentrated in the pericarp of the mangosteen fruit. The xanthones and polysaccharides are found in the pulp but in lower concentrations. For this reason, the pericarp is a very important part of the preparation. There have been over 40 xanthones identified in the pericarp, representing 25% of all known xanthones.
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5. What are Xanthones?
Xanthones are a type of plant derived nutrients also known as "phytonutrients." These phytonutrients have been demonstrated in numerous scientific studies to hold tremendous nutritional value. Found to exhibit strong antioxidant activity xanthones disarm free radicals in the body and enhance and support your body's immune system. Although xanthones exist in small amounts throughout nature, they are found in concentrated amounts in the pericarp of the mangosteen fruit. There are over 40 known forms of xanthones naturally occurring in the pericarp, the two most widely studied are Alpha Mangostin and Gamma Mangostin.
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6. What is the most potent source of xanthones?
According to the research, the most concentrated source of xanthones found in nature is in the pericarp (rind) of the mangosteen fruit. The majority of clinical studies on xanthones specify that the xanthones used were from the mangosteen pericarp. While xanthones are found in various fruits and vegatables you will not find the highly conventrated levels in any place aside from the mangosteen fruit. XanGo Mangosteen is the best source for these powerful xanthones.
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7. Does the world need another phytonutrient?
YES! The science of nutritional supplements is still very young. New sccientific studies are being released leading us to better solutions to today's health concerns. More and more science continues to surface about xanthones and their incredible benefits to the human body and their ability to support a wide variety of health concerns. Xanthones represent the very latest that nutritional science has to offer. Xanthones are more than a supreme antioxidant, they are a class of multi-functional phytonutrients poised to raise the bar in the nutritional arena!
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8. What makes xanthones from mangosteen so special?
What is amazing is that the Mangosteen (which, by the way, has no connection with the mango), has never been utilized for its multiple health benefits in North America or Europe despite its history and popularity as a folk remedy in Asia and South America. Until recently, it has been one of Nature's best kept secrets. For centuries the traditional medical healers of India, China, Malaysia, Thailand the Philippines and Vietnam have employed Mangosteen for its health benefits. In the last 150 years the plant has been transported to Africa, the Caribbean, Australia and South America where both researchers and medical practitioners alike have studied and utilized its healing and protective properties.
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9. What is XanGo?
XanGo is the first nutritional commercial product to feature the complete nutrition of the entire mangosteen fruit. XanGo is the creator of this superstar in the world of dietary heath supplements. XanGo is also the registered name of the company who markets this new nutritional beverage know as XanGo Mangosteen. Never before has a company such as XanGo brought to market the whole fruit goodness of the mangosteen: pericarp, pulp and seeds. XanGo is the premier creator of the commercially available, patented mangosteen product.
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10. Is it safe to take XanGo Juice with medications?
We know of no harmful interactions between the XanGo product and any medication. But it is important to be safe, so it’s always best to consult your physician if you have any questions.
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11. Is XanGo Juice safe for seniors, children and lactating and pregnant women?
Yes. XanGo is made from the whole-fruit puree of the mangosteen fruit. It is similar to eating any common fruit. The only real difference between mangosteen and other fruits is the high concentration of beneficial xanthones found in the Garcinia mangostana. The amount of XanGo consumed may be varied for the body size of a person, and you should always check with a trusted physician before beginning any new dietary program.
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12. Can I order XanGo Mangosteen juice without signing up as a Distributor?
Yes, you do not have to sign up as a distributor to order your supply of XanGo Mangosteen juice. Simply click here mangosteen@gfordcontracting.com to order Xango Mangosteen.