January 15, 2009

Xanthones

Xanthones are a class of plant derived nutrients or "phytonutrients." They have been demonstrated in numerous scientific studies to hold tremendous nutritional value. Found to exhibit strong antioxidant activity xanthones disarm free radicals in the body and enhance and support your body's immune system. Although xanthones exist in small amounts throughout nature, it is found in concentrated amounts in the Pericarp of the mangosteen fruit.

Asian Health Practitioners have long made use of Pericarp for a myriad of nutritional uses. The mangosteen fruit never been introduced to the Western world and much of the science behind xanthones is predominantly available to those in the medical community until recently. Many of the clinical studies on xanthones have been done in universities and testing facilities throughout Asia and have recently started to catch the attention of Western researchers.

Xanthone is not getting from our food. The xanthone family of phytonutrients can be found in trace amounts in certain fruits and vegetables, however, the pericarp of the mangosteen is the premier source where these nutrients are found in concentrated amounts. Most scientific studies actually name the mangosteen pericarp as the quintessential source of xanthones.

Studies have proof that xanthones have the ability to support in the following areas:
Cholesterol concerns 1,2
Inflammation / pain response /
Cox 2 inhibition 3
Skin conditions 4
Microbiological balance 5
Allergy support 6
Immune system support 7

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