Mangosteen Nutrition facts

Mangosteen (not to be confused with mango) is a tropical fruit with remarkable nutritional and healing powers. Relatively little known in the US and Europe, mangosteen has been used in Southeast Asia for centuries to treat a variety of ailments from inflammation to skin to digestive problems.

Mangosteen is a unique looking fruit. Round and dark purple in color, it consists of two parts, both of them edible: the thick, fleshy purple skin, or rind, and under it, several juicy white segments looking somewhat like a peeled tangerine. Mangosteen can be eaten fresh, as a dessert; its sweet taste has been described as citrusy, peachy, or a cross between grape and strawberry.

According to HEALTH NEWS International, mangosteen helps to overcome the following conditions:

• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Back Pain
• Diabetes
• Migraines
• Fibromyalga
• Chronic Fatigue
• Low Energy Levels
• Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

Other sources add antitumor and cancer prevention, strengthening of immune system and blood vessels, weight loss, reduced nerve pain; mangosteen is known to work well as an antidepressant, it has a strong antiviral effect. It helps to heal ulcers, lowers cholesterol and high blood pressure. The health benefits of this miracle fruit seem to be too many to list.

So what is the secret of this funny-looking fruit? What makes it such a health-booster? The answer is Xanthones, which are powerful antioxidants. Oxygen is good for breathing, but it is not good for our cells, damaging and weakening them. As weakened cells replicate themselves, the body's immune system weakens as well, and health problems begin. Antioxidants, contained in certain foods, go to the root of the problem and fight the oxygen's damaging effects.

According to the Breakthroughs in Health magazine, "more than 200 xanthones have been identified in nature, with more than 40 of them found in mangosteen." That's more than in any other fruit.

See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients: Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) Fresh, Nutrition value per 100 g (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	63 Kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	15.6 g	12%
Protein	0.50 g	1%
Total Fat	0.4 g	2%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	5.10 g	13%
Vitamins
Folates	31 mcg	8%
Niacin	0.286 mg	2%
Pantothenic acid	0.032 mg	<1%
Pyridoxine	0.041 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.054 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.054 mg	4.5%
Vitamin A	35 IU	1%
Vitamin C	7.2 mg	12%
Electrolytes
Sodium	7 mg	0.5%
Potassium	48 mg	1%
Minerals
Calcium	5.49 mg	0.5%
Copper	0.069 mg	7%
Iron	0.17 mg	2%
Magnesium	13.9 mg	3.5%
Manganese	0.10 mg	4%
Phosphorus	9.21 mg	1%
Zinc	0.12 mg	1%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-α	1 mcg	--
Carotene-ß	16 mcg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	9 mcg	--

Health benefits of mangosteen

• Delicious, juicy mangosteen is one of the popular fruit that contain an impressive list of essential nutrients, which are required for normal growth and development and overall nutritional well-being.
• This fruit is very low in calories, contains no saturated fats or cholesterol, but rich in dietary fiber (100 g provides about 13% of RDA) which can be very important for individuals who are concerned about putting on excess body weight.
• Mangosteen is good in vitamin C; provides about 12% of per 100 g. Vitamin-C is a powerful water soluble anti-oxidant. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps body develop resistance against flu-like infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.
• Fresh fruit is a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin and folates. These vitamins are acting as cofactors help body metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
• Mangosteen also contains a very good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese and magnesium. Potassium in an important component of cell and body fluids helps control heart rate and blood pressure; thus offers protection against stroke and coronary heart diseases.

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