Mangosteen Xanthones

Xanthonees are class of nutrients that are derived from plants. They are also known as a type of phytonutrients. Xanthones have been shown in many scientific studies to contain extremely high nutritional value. They exhibit strong antioxidant activity that disarm free radicals in the body and improve and the immune system. Although xanthones are extremely rare in nature, it is found in concentrated amounts in the Pericarp (the skin) of the mangosteen fruit. Contained within the mangosteen are over 20 known forms of xanthones. The two most researched and studied by scientists are Alpha Mangostin and Gamma Mangostin. Incredibily, research has shown the most concentrated source of xanthones found in nature is in the Pericarp of the mangosteen fruit.

Many of the mangosteen health benefits are attributed to xanthones contained inside the mangosteen fruit.