I’ve spent months trying fresh mangosteen fruit, squeezing its juice, and steeping the peel as tea to experience some of the claimed benefits.
With other personal experiences of people who have tried mangosteen juice, and shared with me, here are some of the true effects of mangosteen.
Mangosteen contains strong antioxidants – xanthones
When I started drinking mangosteen fruit juice daily for 1 week, I noticed less sluggishness, and I felt more alive.
Mangosteen contains xanthones, which can support other antioxidants in the body, a kind of antioxidant booster.
If you want to boost the antioxidant properties in your food, and enhance its effects in your body, take a glass of mangosteen fruit juice daily.
Mangosteen can relieve Joint pain & arthritis
Again, a daily glass of mangosteen fruit juice contains loads of anti-inflammatory properties that can ease your joint soreness.
Studies also confirmed that xanthones can reduce markers tied to arthritis and inflammatory pain, so it’s a natural remedy for mild arthritic pain.
Blood sugar control
A relative confirmed lower fasting blood sugar numbers after she ate mangosteen fruit daily for 4 days.
When diabetes incorporates mangosteen fruit juice in its menu, it experiences faster results.
Mangosteen extracts can lower blood glucose and improve insulin sensitivity.
It can improve digestive health and appetite
People have reported that mangosteen improves their food digestion, and increases their appetite.
The fruit’s fibre and bioactives support gut health and gentle appetite regulation, and these effects can be felt within 1 or 2 weeks.
It can reduce cholesterol & improve blood circulation
Taking mangosteen fruits or a mangosteen-based drink regularly for a few weeks can reduce your cholesterol levels.
The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects also support heart health markers, improving your heart health.
It can support your dental health
People traditionally use mangosteen extract or juice as a mouthwash to manage gum inflammation, and it’s effective.
Mangosteen extracts and peels have wound healing properties, and they are used for gum infections and irritation.
Faster recovery of skin boils and infections
In Southeast Asia, Mangosteen peels are steeped in hot water as a homemade remedy to compress skin boils, ease irritated skin, and treat minor infections.
The pericarp contains antibacterial and antifungal compounds that fight skin infections.
It reduces skin redness, makes wounds dry, and promotes fast healing when you use diluted peel tea as a wash.
Mangosteen peel tea benefits on inflammation and but health
You can brew mangosteen peel as tea, take it daily to experience the astringency and calming effects.
Beyond anecdotes, the peel (pericarp) contains concentrated xanthones and has been used traditionally and in clinical studies for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits.
Mangosteen anecdotal & adjunctive effects
If you snack a lot and want to control your weight, drinking mangosteen fruit juice or mangosteen drinks that have low calories can reduce your cravings.
You can incorporate this with your weight loss menu and exercise.
Mangosteen fruit juice and bitter leaf drink work well for me – I can see changes in my body composition within 1 month.
Mangosteen benefits for men
There are studies on mammals that prove α-mangostin and other compounds can protect against diabetic sexual dysfunction, and influence testosterone-related pathways.
Men who take mangosteen fruits and juice regularly also tested for improvement in energy levels and stamina.
Mangosteen benefits for women
Taking mangosteen fruit a few days before your menstruation can reduce menstrual cramping.
This is traced to the fruit’s anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Can Mangosteen benefit hair and scalp?
Some women experienced less itching when they applied diluted peel extracts to their scalp, so it’s worth trying.
While mangosteen does not promote hair growth, the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in the peel can comfort your scalp.
Is Mangosteen good for Pregnancy
Taking fresh mangosteen fruit in moderation is safe when you’re pregnant, particularly in the 2nd and 3rd trimester.
It may cause digestive sensitivity in some people, and interactions if you’re on blood-thinning medications, so you need to consult your doctor if you’re pregnant or on medications.
You should also follow the menu as recommended by dieticians when you’re pregnant.
Mood, sleep and well-being
Taking mangosteen fruits can make you feel lighter and sleep better – this ties to reduced inflammation and improved digestion.
May support cancer treatment
Hopefully, mangosteen can be used to support cancer treatment in the future.
Xanthones (a strong class of antioxidants) found in Mangosteen have anticancer properties.
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