Mangosteen or known by the scientific name is Garcinia mangostana, is a tree that grows in the tropical region. The mangosteen tree believed to be the original from Indonesia, but is now also widely grown in some countries Southeast Asia such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam, and also in some areas of Africa. The purple mangosteen fruit is often described as an exotic fruit Indonesia, even arguably also referred to as the tropical fruit.
Mangosteen fruit consists of three main parts: the purple hard skin, white meat can be eaten, and the seeds are encased in flesh. The seeds of the fruit taste very bitter, while the flesh has a delicate aroma and texture with a sour taste sweet. The outer
shell or mangosteen rind (pericarp) kinda hard, but can be opened easily. Mangosteen seeds while if it tastes bitter and unable to eat the mangosteen rind, however hard this is now sold as a product of extraction that is believed to be able to cure a wide range of cancers. This is according to research, that the juice of the mangosteen fruit rind extract contains compounds which are trusted as xanthone nutritious antioxidant. (for skin efficacy mangosteen, we'll discuss next article)
Nutrient content: mangosteen is also beneficial because it has a high nutritional value. Other than as a delicious fruit, mangosteen is including a rich source of fiber and carbohydrates. Its high content that exists in this tropical fruit is vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and potassium. The fruit is also a great source of vitamin B complex which is quite high, such as thiamin, niacin and folic acid. These vitamins act as cofactors, which helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. One cup of canned specialties mangosteen provides 143 calories. Mangosteen is also famous for having the most abundant source of xanthones (especially the peel), then on the xanthone from other sources. Efficacy and benefits of Mangosteen fruit for health: actual Mangosteen has long been used for traditional medicine in various Asian countries. It is said, even in the history of this exotic fruit ever brought all the way around the world so that it can be sampled by Queen Victoria. Benefits of mangosteen fruit for health has been known since the 18th century and has been proven to be not just a myth. Mangosteen is a storehouse of essential nutrients your body needs, so it has a variety of benefits the following benefits:
- Antioxidants: scientific research has proven that Mangosteen contains compounds known as polyphenols natural xanthones. There are two types of xanthones found in this fruit – namely alpha and gamma. Xanthone derivatives have been shown to have some benefits, such as anti-inflammatory, as well as a drug that is effective against a wide range of cardiovascular disease. These antioxidant compounds have the nature to regenerate the cells that have been damaged by free radicals, so the effect can slow down aging, warding off various degenerative diseases as well as the physical and mental damage.
- Low-calorie Diet: lose weight very low-calorie Fruit mangosteen (63 calories per 100 g), and contain no saturated fat or cholesterol. And amazingly, the mangosteen is also rich in fiber (100 g provides about 13% of the value of the daily requirement is recommended). So that the fruit is also very important for individuals who are concerned with excess body weight.
- Vitamin C: Mangosteen is rich in vitamin C, contains approximately 12% of the total recommended daily requirement per 100 g fruit. Become a powerful antioxidant water soluble. Vitamin C helps to increase the body's immunity so that the virus causes the flu and a fever will move away from our bodies. Vitamin C is also known as antioxidants to fight free radicals harmless. Therefore, consuming fruits rich in vitamin C is very important to develop resistance to the disease. Vitamin C in fruit mangosteen is also effective against i.e. by increasing the amount of blood flow to the eye. the dose of 1000 mg of Vitamin C per day is said to be effective for limiting cataracts and improving vision.
- Folate which is also found in the mangosteen fruit plays an important role in the formation of new cells in the body and the development of the fetus. So the mangosteen is also very good are consumed during pregnancy, and at the same time would protect the baby from neural tube defects.
- The launch of the mangosteen: help blood flow also promotes the formation of red blood cells, so it helps to prevent anemia. In addition, this fruit is also effective for increasing the flow of blood with the help of widening blood vessels. This will help protect us from many diseases such as atherosclerosis, cholesterol, heart, hypertension and severe chest pain.
- Reducing Cholesterol: Diet rich in mangosteen will greatly help reduce the levels of cholesterol in the human body. It can also help to control the levels of triglycerides, a working organ for the human heart.
- Tuberculosis: mangosteen Fruit also contains antibacterial and antifungal properties, and is very effective to improve the immune system. Thus can make the inhibitory action of harmful bacteria, and effective for patients suffering from tuberculosis.
- Cancer: antioxidant found in mangosteen can help prevent cancer and some of the cardiovascular disease. Like the previous eating, mangosteen is a source of rich natural xanthone powerful antioxidants, which may help fight cancer.
- Blood pressure: Mangosteen contains a high amount of minerals, such as copper, manganese, and magnesium. Potassium in Manggis will provide protection against stroke and heart disease, r because it is an important component of cells and body fluids and control heart rate and blood pressure.
- Anti-inflammatory: Mangosteen contains anti-inflammatory, so it is very effective for people who are sick with rheumatic pain due to inflammation. Mangosteen consumes two to three times a day will help to relieve the pain of inflammation.
- Alzheimer's: the mangosteen is very effective to prevent and inhibit Alzheimer's disease. The disease is accompanied by symptoms such as confused and difficulty in remembering things. Usually desiderata by the House of seniors, and generally very disturbing the patients and the people around him.