MANGOSTEEN

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Mangosteen is known by its scientific name as Garcinia mangostana is a tropical evergreen tree believed to originate from Indonesia and is widely available in several Southeast Asian regions such as Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, as well as in some parts of Africa. Mangosteen fruit is often revered as a tropical fruit queen due to the incredible benefits to health. Mangosteen fruit has three main parts namely purple skin, white meat and seeds found in meat. The seeds have a very bitter taste and can not be eaten while the meat has a soft aroma with a sweet taste. The outer shell or the skin of the fruit has a mat feature but can be opened easily. Mangosteen has been a part of traditional medicine used in various Asian countries since ancient times. Even the health benefits of the mangosteen fruit are known since the 18th century and have been scientifically proven. Mangosteen is a storehouse of essential nutrients needed for growth to meet nutritional needs.

Here are the benefits of the mangosteen fruit in accordance with the content of nutrients in it is very good for health:

1. Contains Antioxidants

Scientific research has shown that in Mangosteen fruit contains polyphenols or xanthones. There are two types of xanthones in gamma mangosteen and alpha mangosteen. Xanthone and its derivatives have been shown to have several benefits, including anti-inflammatory. Xanthones are an effective drug against various cardiovascular diseases. These antioxidants have healing properties that cure cells damaged by free radicals, slow aging and ward off disease. Mangosteen fruit is often used for traditional treatments to prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer.

2. Low Calorie

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This fruit is very low in calories ie 63 calories per 100 g and does not contain saturated fat or cholesterol. However, rich in dietary fiber is 100 g providing about 13% RDA which can be very important for those of you who have excess body weight for the diet.

3. Source of vitamin C

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Mangosteen contains about 12% RDA per 100g of vitamin. Its content is soluble in water and vitamin C provides resistance to infections, flu and prevents harmful free radicals. Therefore, consuming fruits rich in vitamin C is very important to fight some diseases. For pregnant women Folic content has an important role in fetal development and the evolution of new cells that grow.

4. Nutritional Content Able to Circulate the Blood

Mangosteen fruit has a role in promoting red blood cells and prevent anemia. This is because it can increase blood flow causing dilation of blood vessels that help protect us against certain diseases such as cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and severe chest pain. It also can prevent cataract disease because it does a smooth blood circulation.

5. The content of the mangosteen fruit for beauty

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Mangosteen fruit has a natural antibacterial and anti-microbial properties that are effective in treating various skin problems. For those of you who have problems with acne, oily skin, skin stains, and dry skin can be cured with the consumption of mangosteen fruit. In addition, the compound of xanthone in the skin of mangosteen fruit is the highest when compared with other fruits. It can cure skin diseases, repair damaged cells and protect your body. Mangosteen fruit can help the aging that appears due to oxidation. Mangosteen has antioxidants such as catechins (same antioxidants in green tea). This helps in the fight against free radicals. Therefore, begin to consume mangosteen in order to look younger.