Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is an exotic, tropical fruit with a slightly sweet and sour flavor. It’s originally from Southeast Asia but can be found in various tropical regions around the world. The fruit is sometimes referred to as purple mangosteen because of the deep purple color its rind develops when ripe. In contrast, the juicy inner flesh is bright white.
Though mangosteen is a relatively obscure fruit, it shouldn’t be overlooked, as it may offer many health benefits due to its rich supply of nutrients, fiber, and unique antioxidants.
Health Benefits:
- It has the function of Anti-oxidant, anti-aging, anti-cancer.
- With the function of anti-bacterial, it can prevent infections tuberculosis, diarrhea and cystitis, gonorrhea and gleet.
- With the function of regulating microbiological balance; it can relieve eczema and other skin disorders.
- It benifis the immune system and improves joint flexibility.
A 1-cup (196-gram) serving of canned, drained mangosteen offers:
- Calories: 143
- Carbs: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3.5 grams
- Fat: 1 gram
- Protein: 1 gram
- Vitamin C: 9% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
- Vitamin B9 (folate): 15% of the RDI
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine): 7% of the RDI
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 6% of the RDI
- Manganese: 10% of the RDI
- Copper: 7% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 6% of the RDI
The vitamins and minerals in mangosteen are important for maintaining many bodily functions, including DNA production, muscle contraction, wound healing, immunity, and nerve signaling
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