Friday, December 5, 2008

Mangosteen, Xanthones and GM-1

What is a Mangosteen?

Mangosteens

The Mangosteen fruit (or Garcinia mangostana, as it is known scientifically) is exotic, delicious and is packed with full of xanthones and other phytonutrients that demonstrate impressive health benefits.

What are Xanthones?

Xanthones are biologically active plant phenols found in a few selective tropical plants. There are over 200 xanthones discovered and the mangosteen has over 40.

Xanthones have been found to support and enhance the body’s immune system. Xanthones also exhibits strong Antioxidant activity which is beneficial for neutralizing free radicals in the body.

Facts about Xanthones

The Mangosteen has by far the most xanthones of any plant. The pericarp of the mangosteen fruit contains a vast majority of xanthones. Xanthones are some of the most potent antioxidants known. In fact, many doctors refer to xanthones as “super xanthones”.

GM-1

GM-1 was founded by scientists at the Thai Mangosteen Research and Development Centre (TMRDC). It is the most active element amongst the 41 xanthones founded in mangosteens.

GM-1 is a safe substance, 5 times safer than citric acid in orange juice. There is no known side effects from overdose.

In some latest studies, the TMRDC scientists had significant results which shed light on how GM-1 acts on the body. It optimizes the body’s immune system to fight infections and diseases.

GM-1 optimizes the immune system to defend against infectious organisms and other invaders. It is made up of a network of cell, tissues and organs that work together to protect the body.

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