MANGOSTEEN: The Power of Xanthones

The mangosteen pericarp is comprised of two important components: (1) the beneficial antioxidants; and (2) the health properties of xanthones. (Xanthones are biologically active compounds more powerful than any other form of antioxidant.)

Please review the following function claims associated with the mangosteen pericarp:

· Rich source of xanthones
· Anti-inflammatory
· Prevents hardening of the arteries (Athlerosclerosis)
· Protects the heart muscle (Cardio)
· Anti-Parkinson, Anti-Alzheimer and other forms of dementia
· Anti-depressant – gives sense of well being
· Anti-fungal properties
· Prevents bacterial infections
· Anti-viral properties
· Effective against skin disorders such as dermatitis, infections from wounds, ringworm, acne, etc.
· Helps prevent gum disease
· Anti-diarrheal
· Lowers fevers
· Helps prevent glaucoma and cataracts
· Whole body health (paystemic)
· Provides energy
· Anti-aging by promoting whole body health
· Reported to help with weight loss
· Lowers blood fat (anti-lipidemic)
· Anti-tumor benefits
· Lowers blood pressure
· Helps stabilize blood sugar levels

Mangosteen has compounds with antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-tumor activity. Laboratory testing thus far indicates that extracts of mangosteen have activity against several cancer cell lines including breast, liver, and leukemia. Mangosteen also appears to have anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory properties. Most notably, the mangosteen provides powerful anti-inflammatory benefits which play an important role in numerous health conditions, including Alzheimer's disease; allergic diseases; breast cancer; colon cancer; Crohn's disease; celiac disease; degenerative arthritis; heart disease; hypoglycemia; Parkinson's disease.

For hundreds of years, the people of Southeast Asia have used the mangosteen, especially the rind, to ward off and treat infections, reduce pain or control fever, and treat various other ailments.

Most of the studies with mangosteen have focused on the pericarp, or the dark, woody rind as opposed to the fruit inside the woody rind. The pericarp contains the active xanthone compounds. The fruit itself probably has some beneficial compounds but the compounds within the mangosteen fruit have not been studied as well as the mangosteen rind.

Several compounds in mangosteen appear to be active, particularly xanthones. Some of these xanthones include mangostin, mangostenol, mangostenone A, mangostenone B, trapezifolixanthone, tovophyllin B, alpha- and beta-mangostins, garcinone B, mangostinone, mangostanol, and the flavonoid epicatechin.

There are numerous studies available for review at http://www.pubmed.com/. Just enter the word "mangosteen" to access a list.




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GOJI BERRY: The most powerful anti-aging food

To give you an idea of the multi-faceted power of the goji berry, please review the following function claims associated with this particular fruit:

· Increase energy and strength
· Maintain healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and liver function
· Elevates mood and alleviate stress
· Relieves menstrual discomfort
· Enhances immune function
· Build strong blood
· Promote youthfulness
· Provides antioxidant protection
· Naturally curbs the appetite due to its bio-available nutrients
· Contains polysaccharides

Goji Berries contain the following complex compounds:

Betaine, which is used by the liver to produce choline, a compound that calms nervousness, enhances memory, promotes muscle growth, and protects against fatty liver disease.

Physalin, which is active against all major types of leukemia. It has also been used as a treatment for hepatitis B. Solavetivone, a powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial compound.

Beta-Sitoserol, an anti-inflammatory agent. It has been used to treat sexual impotence and prostate enlargement. It also lowers cholesterol.

Cyperone, a sesquiterpene that benefits the heart and blood pressure. It has also been used in the treatment of cervical cancer.

These compounds as found in the Goji Berry are used in the following manner:

Betaine, which is used by the liver to produce choline, a compound that calms nervousness, enhances memory, promotes muscle growth, and protects against fatty liver disease.

Physalin, which is active against all major types of leukemia. It has also been used as a treatment for hepatitis B.

Solavetivone, a powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial compound. Beta-Sitoserol, an anti-inflammatory agent. It has been used to treat sexual impotence and prostate enlargement. It also lowers cholesterol.

Cyperone, a sesquiterpene that benefits the heart and blood pressure. It has also been used in the treatment of cervical cancer.




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ACAI BERRY: A Fruit of the Highest Caliber

Açaí has been touted as one of the most important superfoods available today. To give you an idea of the multi-faceted power of the Açaí berry, please review the following function claims associated with this particular fruit:

· Enhance energy and stamina
· Improve digestion
· Improve Mental Focus
· Promote better sleep
· Provide an amino acid complex and trace minerals which are vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration
· Provide more proteins (in the same volume) then an average egg
· Provide a high amount of lipids
· Provides iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C, Vitamin E (tocopherol)
· Improve sexual function
· Have up to 33 times the antocyanine (a powerful Anti-Oxidant) than red wine grapes
· Provide a high level of fiber content
· Provide Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) and Omega 9 (Oleic acid
· Help with maintenance of the vascular cardiac system

Açaí Berry is known to harness the following properties: Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antimutagenic, Cardiovascular System. Acai berries contain very high amounts of essential fatty acids and omegas proven to lower LDL and maintain HDL cholesterol levels. They also contain a remarkable concentration of antioxidants to help combat premature aging.

Açaí Berry is a dense source of a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC value of Açaí Berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world. Açaí Berry is also an excellent source of dietary fiber. Açaí is extremely rich in organic vegetable protein which does not generate cholesterol during its digestion and is more easily processed and transported to your muscles than animal protein (such as what is found in milk or meat).

Besides its outstanding content of protein and unsaturated lipids, Açaí is also rich in carbohydrates, providing your body with the necessary energy while working or practicing any kind of sport.

There is also an amazingly high concentration of antioxidants useful in combating premature aging. The proanthocyanidine contents in Açaí Berries contain 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins (these are the purple colored antioxidants) of red wine per volume. Although the French consume a high fat diet, they have a low incidence of cardiovascular disease compared to the western countries. They contribute this factor to their consumption of red wine. Açaí Berries can help promote a healthier cardiovascular system and digestive tract, because of its synergy of monounsaturated fats (these are the healthy fats), dietary fiber, and phytosterols.

They provide the body with an excellent source of fiber. Fiber promotes a healthy digestive system. Research studies suggest soluble fibers may help lower blood cholesterol. The insoluble fiber may help to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancers. Essential amino acid complex along with trace minerals, which are vital for proper muscle contraction and regeneration.






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