Mangosteen - Antioxidants - Xanthones - Phytonutrients
In the palm of your hand, it's the size of a tangerine. Deep purple rind. Squeeze it and the split is perfectly symmetrical, exposing the glistening white pulp. Bursting with xanthones, benefits abound. The fruit dances with flavor as it reaches your tongue. Your tastebuds celebrate. Sweet, crisp and cool—XanGo® Juice Juice is delicious and dreamy. Bold, yet refined. This sultry beverage is truly one of a kind. Achieved through a proprietary formula that purées the fruit and the rind. Taste the sensational goodness of the Queen of Fruits.
Mangosteen
For centuries, the varied cultures and societies of Southeast Asia have revered the mangosteen. Although the mangosteen has been touted for its splendid flavor, it has also been suggested that use of the whole mangosteen fruit can help maintain good health. In fact, the whole mangosteen fruit—especially the xanthone-packed rind—has also been utilized for many traditional uses for centuries. As early as 600 AD, scribes in Southeast Asia recorded the use of the mangosteen.
Mangosteen: "The Queen of Fruits"
The early benefits of the mangosteen are both broad and convincing. Legend even has it that Queen Victoria offered knighthood to any subject who could bring her a mangosteen fruit in prime condition. Sadly, no one succeeded in delivering the mangosteen. According to the legend, the virtual impossibility of preserving the fruit during the weeks-long journey prohibited anyone outside of the growing regions from enjoying the sensational flavor of the mangosteen. But, some have suggested that thanks to the Queen's admirable quest, the fruit achieved the heralded title, “Queen of Fruits,” a name still used by mangosteen adorers around the globe.
Discovering Mangosteen: Joe's Story
The story of XanGo Juice is straight and simple—It starts with one man and a café, and ends…well, it doesn't end. And that's the best part of the story.
Joe Morton knew something was out there, something that would change the nutritional supplement landscape. He kept his eyes open; he scoured street markets and rural gardens. He had seen groundbreaking products before—aloe vera, cayenne, echinacea—and realized that the next revolution was just around the corner. And, as he sat in an open-air café in Southeast Asia, Joe found what he'd been looking for. Only it wasn't quite what he expected. The waiter delivered a fruit unlike any other, the revered and celebrated mangosteen fruit. The flavor was initially and completely sensational. Sweet, yet not overwhelming. Smooth, yet consistently intriguing. It defied description and invited inspection. His interest piqued, Joe asked questions. And answers arrived in piles. The mangosteen was a dual-powered wonder, a fusion of fantastic flavor and health-promoting benefits. Almost sleeplessly attracted to its rare power, Joe immediately recognized the potential of the practically unknown mangosteen fruit. Fueled by the desire to share the mangosteen with the world, Joe dug deeper. He enlisted the research skills of medical professionals. And found stacks of supporting research. The findings even outpaced Joe's eternal optimism. And, with decades of research and studies, Joe knew that it was time for the world to learn about the Queen of Fruits, the mangosteen.
From Mangosteen to XanGo Juice
XanGo (derived from the words XANthones and manGOsteen) is the first, the original mangosteen supplement, a true category creator. Today, Joe Morton's vision has been confirmed. Existing mangosteen research has been validated with thousands of individual accounts in dozens of countries. The whole-fruit formula of XanGo Juice delivers a host of essential and complementary nutrients, including the potent antioxidant properties of xanthones—a vigorous family of phytonutrients found abundantly in the rind of the mangosteen fruit.
Mangosteen Tree
While the name hints at the well-known mango, the mangosteen tree should not be confused with that plant or fruit. The mangosteen tree is actually in the same plant family as St. John's Wort, a recognized herbal supplement.
The tree that bears the mangosteen is as unique as is its fruit. It grows 20 to 80 feet tall. Its bark is a dark brown (nearly black) color, except when and where it's bleeding yellow latex. It has short, thick and leathery evergreen leaves. The fruit of the mangosteen tree must be harvested by hand. 12" wide flowers grow in clusters of 3-9 at its branch tips. It takes two or more years for the tree to reach 12" in height. It is widely believed that the mangosteen trees originated in the islands of Sunda and Molucca (in the East Indies). The first fruit harvest may take place 7-9 years after planting, but most take place in the first 10-20. The average yield of full-grown trees is 500, but some trees yield as many as 5,000 ripe mangosteens. Some trees provide fruit up to 100 years. The mangosteen tree is "ultra-tropical" and can't tolerate temperatures below 40°F or above 100°F. All attempts to grow the trees in locations north of 20° latitude have failed.
Mangosteen Fruit
The mangosteen fruit consists of a deep purplish rind, a succulent white pulp (four to eight segments), and between one and five seeds. The mangosteen fruit rind, while typically bitter, contains xanthones and other compounds that demonstrate impressive health benefits. The pulp, on the other hand, is pure taste-bud bliss—a sensational flavor unlike any other.
"The mangosteen outranks in delicacy, if not all other fruits in the world, certainly all others of the tropical zone. I admit it is a joy to the eye as well as to the palate to feast on mangosteens." —David Fairchild, PhD., agricultural explorer, botanist and author.
Mangosteen Fruit Facts
- To select the best table fruit, choose the mangosteen with the highest number of stigma lobes at the apex (the "bottom" of the fruit). This fruit will have the highest number of fleshy segments and the fewest seeds.
- Each serving of mangosteen contains up to 5 grams of fiber.
- The entire fruit is typically 1-3" in diameter—roughly the size of a tangerine.
- The rind (or skin) of the mangosteen is 1/4-3/8" thick and contains a purplish pigment that has been used as a dye.
- Fully developed seeds lose viability just 5 days after removal from the fruit.
- Some people boil, roast, and eat the mangosteen seeds—which are also believed to contain unique properties.
Mangosteen Juice
After harvest, mangosteen fruit undergoes a proprietary process that washes and softens the rind; at the same time, pre-ship mangosteen samples are tested and approved before the harvest is accepted and prepared for the production process. Fruit that meets strict quality guidelines is then submitted to a three-stage purée process to preserve flavor and nutritional integrity, and create the Queen of mangosteen juices from the Queen of Fruits. To meet impressive demand and secure a fresh final product, XanGo Juice is formulated and manufactured daily.
Mangosteen Juice Supplement Standards
The premium standard of XanGo Juice's mangosteen juice supplement is guaranteed through a number of quality controls, including:
- Definition and analysis of every processing step.
- HACCP system to find and keep quality in every part of the process.
- Implementation of CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices).
- FDA and USDA audits.
- Hundreds of quality control tests, checks, balances, controls and processes—from orchard to order.
XanGo Juice's Mangosteen Juice Supplement
When XanGo Juice arrives at its destination, every consumer is guaranteed the same incredible experience—unmatched flavor and premium nutritional support. The final product boasts:
- The nutritional attributes of the whole mangosteen fruit. In fact, our mangosteen juice supplement is the only product on the market the utilizes the entire mangosteen fruit.
- A bio-available form superior to capsules or tablets.
- A category-creating, market-leading, premium dietary supplement.
- A flavorful experience unlike any other.
- The harnessed power of xanthones—one of the mangosteen's powerful, biologically active components.
- Decades of promising research and continuing health revelations.
- A supplement that is safe for everyone.
Garcinia Mangostana
The mangosteen fruit is known in the scientific/botanical world as Garcinia Mangostana L.—named after the French priest and explorer Laurentiers Garcin who studied and diagramed the mangosteen in 1693.
Other Names for Garcinia Mangostana
The mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana) also answers to similar names in other communities. Heres a taste of the language and location variations:
- Spanish—mangostán, mangostín
- French—mangoustan, mangostanier, mangouste, mangostier
- Indonesia—manggis
- Philippines—manggustan, manggis
- Cambodia—mongkhut
- Laos—mangkhud
- Thailand—mangkhut
- Vietnam—cay mang cut
- Portuguese—mangostao
- Malaya—mesetor, semetah, sementah
Antioxidants
The whole mangosteen fruit has been shown to contain powerful antioxidants—compounds that inhibit oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen and peroxides. Antioxidants are highly regarded for their ability to protect the body from the deteriorating effects of free radicals.
Free Radicals
Omni-present in our food, air and environment, free radicals storm our bodies every day. It's a simple fact. Free radicals (compounds that seek an electron in order to become atomically balanced) attack our cells, stealing electrons from any substance with which it comes in contact. By removing electrons from healthy compounds, free radicals inflict damage—often known as oxidation—which is irreversible.
Antioxidants Can Help
The good news—antioxidants, like the ones abundant in every mangosteen, preempt free-radical damage by donating the needed electron and balancing the substance, rendering the free radical harmless.
Phytonutrients
Derived from the Greek word phyto (plant) and nutrient (a constituent of food necessary for normal physiological function), phytonutrients—also known as phytochemicals—are natural, bioactive compounds found in plant foods. Most phytonutrients overlap and complement one another, boasting complete benefits that include antioxidant effects and immune system stimulation. In short, specific phytonutrients found in fruits and vegetables work together with other nutrients to protect your health.
More than 900 different phytonutrients have been found in plant foods. And even more will be discovered in coming years. These protective plant compounds are an emerging area of health and nutrition, with new research reported almost daily.
Phytonutrients in XanGo Juice
The careful crafting of XanGo's all-natural, whole-fruit, mangosteen purée ensures that all of the impressive and healthful phytonutrients of the fruit enrich XanGo Juice Juice. The strongest and most researched phytonutrients of the mangosteen are its xanthones.
Xanthones
Among the powerful phytonutrients found in the rind of the mangosteen, xanthones stand alone in their impressive benefits. Scientific studies suggest xanthones may promote healthy bodily function. Xanthones, which are found naturally in the whole fruit, may help:
- maintain intestinal health*
- maintain a healthy immune system*
- neutralize free radicals*
- support cartilage and joint function*
- promote a healthy seasonal respiratory system*
Xanthones in Mangosteen
Researchers have identified dozens of biologically active xanthones in the mangosteen fruit. Today, researchers are just beginning to uncover the powerful scientific properties behind the mangosteen fruit.
What are Xanthones?
Xanthones are:
- A unique class of biologically active compounds possessing numerous bioactive capabilities—such as antioxidant properties.
- A restricted group of plant polyphenols, biosynthetically related to the flavonoids.
- o polyphenol – a group of plant chemical substances characterized by the presence of more than one phenolic group. Polyphenols are responsible for the color of some plants and are considered strong antioxidants with potential health benefits.
- o flavonoid – over 5,000 naturally occurring flavonoids have been characterized from various plants. The beneficial effects of plant-derived food are often attributed to flavonoid compounds—rather than known nutrients—as they show a wide range of biological effects.
- Chemically speaking, planar-six carbon molecules in a conjugated ring system consisting of a backbone molecule and various chemical groups attached to it. The backbone consists of two benzene rings bridged through a carbonyl group and oxygen. Each ring is connected in a fused formation not allowing free rotation about the carbon-carbon bonds. This unique backbone along with type and position of the attached chemical groups define specific functionalities (properties) of xanthones.
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