Meet #mangosteen the next #superfood Their haunting sweetness is not the only thing that makes mangosteens such a hot commodity. The fruit is also one of the highest in xanthones, a type of polyphenol only found in a handful of plants, which has been shown in some studies to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Mangosteens contain at least 68 distinct xanthones—50 in the rind alone—the most-studied of which is alpha-mangostin. They have long been used in traditional medicine in Southeast Asia. Youll want to get your hands on some—and get some on your hands—as soon as possible.
Posted on: Sat, 10 May 2014 02:59:41 +0000
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