XanGo Mangosteen Juice and Xanthones

In 600 AD, scribes in Southeast Asia first recorded the use of the Mangosteen fruit as a general remedy and healing agent. More than a thousand years later (1673), Laurens Garcin (the base of the name Garcinia mangostana), studied the fruit, provided detailed diagrams, and determined that the mangosteen was helpful in treating various intestinal inflammations. In the following centuries, scattered research and documentation continued. Then suddenly, in the late 20th century, the research multiplied. Today, you can visit the National Library of Medicine website and simply type the word "mangosteen." You'll get more than 20 documented results from the last 13 years alone. And each entry provides detailed research on the medicinal properties and health benefits of the mangosteen.

As you read through the research and talk to people who know about XanGo Juice, they'll mention the word "xanthones." So let me take a minute to explain what they're talking about. You've heard of antioxidants; they're a common health-conscious buzzword. So let's define xanthones this way: xanthones are some of the most powerful antioxidants ever found. And the whole mangosteen fruit bursts with more than 40 known xanthones, all fighting hard to:

- Support microbiological balance
- Maintain immune system health
- Promote joint flexibility
- Provide positive mental support

And XanGo's whole mangosteen fruit puree--formulated specifically for your overall wellbeing--represents the next generation of powerful phytonutrients. What are phytonutrients? All-natural plant compounds offering health-protecting benefits that will change the future of dietary supplements. Now you can search far and wide for xanthones. But chances are, you'll only find trace amounts in certain fruits and vegetables. However, the pericarp of the mangosteen is the premier source of these nutrients in concentrated amounts.

Most scientific studies actually name the Mangosteen pericarp as the quintessential source of xanthones. And, until recently, the xanthone-packed power of the mangosteen has been one of nature's best-kept secrets. Dr. David Morton has spent the past 3 years researching the power of the mangosteen fruit. Immediately compiling more than "a foot and a half" of research, Dr. Morton has become one of the primary experts on the properties of mangosteen. After all of his work, I think this statement sums up the way most people feel about XanGo Juice's whole-fruit mangosteen supplement: "People want to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to herbal supplements, and the mangosteen fruit really rises above that, because the mangosteen fruit can back up its claims with science journals from around the world." Dr. David Morton, Exploration DVD

About the Author
Adam Winner is a natural health writer. Recently, he has been writing extensively about the Mangosteen and XanGo. XanGo LLC is the first company to bring the Mangosteen to the Western World.

Goji berry--explore the wonders of ancient herb

Goji berry is a bright red colored berry fruit which is chewable and similar in taste like raisins. There are generally two varieties of Goji berries found in nature which are used for their medicinal values in human beings. One is known as Lycium Chinense while the other is known as Lycium Barbarum.

Lycium Chinense is found mainly in China and is more popularly known as Chinese wolfberry or matrimony vine whereas the other variety of Lycium Barbarum is commonly grown in Asian region of Tibet and Mongolia. The fruit of Goji berries has been popular and in use for centuries in all Asian regions but it was unknown to the rest of the world till recently. The Tibetan species of Goji berry is considered as a beneficial sexual tonic which is used for enhancing fertility in men and women.

There has been a thorough scientific study on this wonder plant of Goji Berry which is found to be rich in natural nutrients. It comprises amino acids, germanium which is used as anti-cancer trace mineral, proteins, antioxidant carotenoids, Vitamin C, B-complex, vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Apart from these, it contains Beta-Sitosterol which is an anti-inflammatory agent and also beneficial in lowering cholesterol. It also contains Cyperone that maintains heart and blood pressure level in our body. Goji berry is also regarded as used as anti-fungal and anti-bacterial medicine.

The natives of China have adapted Goji berry as an integral part of their daily life. They have become so accustomed to this fruit that they don't start their day until they have taken fresh Goji berries in their morning meals. Ancient Chinese men used Goji berries or wolfberries for the treatment of liver and kidneys related diseases. They believed that consumption of this fruit regularly avoided the occurrence of chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and arthritis. It was also used as anti-aging tonic. Chinese still believe that Goji berry is a natural herb for increasing the life span of a human being.

Today, science has proved that these ancient beliefs are not mere guess but proven truths. Scientific facts have been given behind these beliefs.

Nowadays Goji berry is also available in various forms. It is not necessary to take raw Goji berries only. There are processed varieties of Goji products available in the market like Goji juice and Goji tablets. Health experts recommend the consumption of at least 30 grams daily to get the maximum results on your health.

For More about Goji Berry Visit here http://www.gojiberries.us/

About the Author
The author Kirk Bachelder manages a business offering Goji Berries, Goji Berry Juice and Goji Seeds for sale at www.gojiberries.us

Mangosteen-a-Mania

First we heard about Goji Juice, and now the latest rage in the health and wellness industry is the Mangosteen. What is the Mangosteen you might ask, it is a tropical fruit that comes from the mangosteen tree, a tropical evergreen. Mostly grown in Central Africa,and/or Southeast Asia where temperatures are consistently hot, temperatures below 40F will kill the tree.

Mangosteen fruit is a rich source of antioxidants, and xanthones which according to laboratory tests have some anti-inflammatory qualities. Research on the mangosteen fruit and it's possible health benefits continues, in fact it is still in it's infancy, there is much to be discovered as of yet.
This fruit was banned from being imported into the United States for commercial purposes until July of 2007 due to the danger of bringing in the Asian Fruit Fly which could cause damage to US crops. Now the fruit is being irradiated and then safely imported into the US. Because the mangosteen fruit has to be imported, it costs more than the average fruit you would by in the store. A few companies who deal in nutritional products have jumped on the mangosteen band wagon, producing and marketing mangosteen juice as a nutritional supplement.

One such company is Vemma Corp, headquartered in Scottsdale Arizona, Vemma Corp produces a top quality product called Mangosteen plus . The product is available in a pre-mixed form with Essential Minerals, and in separate bottles to be mixed by the user. The Product can be purchased in two large bottles that are a one month supply for one person, or in a pack of smaller bottles called a 'fridge brick', which is great for those who travel often.

Recently VemmaCorp introduced it's newest mangosteen product, VERVE, the insanely healthy energy drink. This product just hit the market, and did so with a flurry of excitement, orders are pouring in to the company even now, expect this product to fly off the warehouse shelves almost as fast as they stock it. Be prepared to pay out a little more money than you would if you bought fruit juice at the grocery store, because this is not just some other fruit juice, it's a liquid vitamin.
Vemma is a Multi-Level marketing company, and offers a business opportunity, they also offer people the option of joining as a customer only without the business opp.

There are other mangosteen products on the market, and there will likely be more as the super-fruit, mangosteen becomes more popular, and as more people become curious about the product.

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Can mangosteen juice relieve arthritis pain?

It's supposed to cure everything from cancer to bacterial infections. Now they're saying it's good for arthritis pain and inflammation. Are the claims for mangosteen juice true or should you just ignore them?

Mangosteen juice comes from a fruit that is found in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and other Southeast Asian countries. Despite its name, this tropical fruit isn't related to the mango. It's as big an as apple or tangerine and has a creamy flesh. The juice is made by liquefying the seeds, rind, and flesh of the fruit.

"Mangosteen is marketed as a supplement, available as a juice and in capsule form. The juice typically consists of a mix of mangosteen and other fruit juices, such as apple, pear and blueberry - with an often undisclosed amount of mangosteen juice," according to the Mayo Clinic.

Like other fruits and vegetables, mangosteen is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins C, B1, B2, B6, potassium, iron, and calcium. The "Queen of Fruit" is rich in antioxidants that help fight free radicals in the body that have been linked to heart disease and cancer. It is also a good source of xanthones - chemicals that appear to have potent anti-inflammatory effects.
Marketers of mangosteen juice have even gone as far as saying that the drink has anti-aging, antibiotic, and anti-viral properties.

Unfortunately, these claims are not backed by scientific evidence and are mostly anecdotal in nature. Others are based on a few studies that show good results in animals - not humans. For this reason, it's too early to say whether mangosteen juice will help arthritis sufferers.
"No major studies on humans have proven that drinking mangosteen juice on a daily basis would offer significant improvement in illness. However, increasing one's daily dosage of antioxidants, even from supplements, has been proven to boost our absorption of vitamins and therefore strengthen immunity. Yet, the difference between doubling our intake of antioxidants and increasing it tenfold has the same results. Therefore, mangosteen juice has no significant advantage over a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, as yet," said S. Mithra in WiseGeek.com.

Until these claims are proven, don't pin your hopes on mangosteen juice, especially if you have arthritis. Many medications can help control arthritis pain and inflammation. One popular product is Flexcerin, a natural supplement that soothes aching joints, rebuilds worn joints, and restores joint flexibility and mobility. For details, go to http://www.flexcerin.com.

If you enjoy drinking mangosteen juice, you're welcome to continue doing so although there are less expensive fruit juices that are equally nutritious. But don't expect miracles from this habit.
"So for the time being, drink mangosteen juice if you enjoy the taste. But until human studies are completed, claims that mangosteen can cure arthritis or any other disease are just that - undocumented claims," concluded the Mayo Clinic.

About the Author
Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine http://www.thearticleinsiders.com.