Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Science Behind the Xanthones Xanthones Xanthones, which are unique to the mangosteen, as a class of phytonutrients are polyphenolic bioflavonoids. Over 60 research papers show antitumor, antiproliferative, antimicrobial, antihistamine, antiflammatory, antioxidant and gastrointestinal protective effects. Proanthocyanidins Proanthocyanidins present in the mangosteen as in grape seeds and skins and pine bark extract, have numerous qualities considered to be valuable in both the prevention of disease and the restoration of homeostasis (healthful balance) when disease is present. Hundreds of papers document the antitumor, antiproliferative, antimicrobial, antioxident and neuroprotective effects of proanthocyanidins. Catechins Catechins are active ingredients in green tea as well as mangosteen. Hundreds of papers detailing the benefits of catechins exist. They document antitumor, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. Polysaccharides Polysaccharides known to have beneficial health effects, are very plentiful in the mangosteen. Since the molecular footprint of the fruit has not yet been traced, we cannot, at this time, specify which polysaccharides are in the plant. Sterols Sterols are plant lipids or fats. The best known supplement in this class is omega 3 fatty acid. The sterols of the mangosteen are found in its seeds. For the moment, insufficient research exists to allow further scientific comment on the mangosteen sterols. Fiber Fiber while not strictly a phytonutrient, is nonetheless important in the maintenance of gastrointestinal health. In the whole mangosteen fruit significant amounts of fiber are obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 W Hi list, I think that every time we decide to make statements of benefit about an ingredient we should urge ourselves to show reliable references to substantiate the claims. It would elevate the credibility of the posting and it would thus be more beneficial to the group. Cheers Frank Charles wrote: > > Science Behind the Xanthones > > Xanthones > Xanthones, which are unique to the mangosteen, as a class of > phytonutrients are polyphenolic bioflavonoids. Over 60 research > papers show antitumor, antiproliferative, antimicrobial, > antihistamine, antiflammatory, antioxidant and gastrointestinal > protective effects. > Proanthocyanidins > Proanthocyanidins present in the mangosteen as in grape seeds and > skins and pine bark extract, have numerous qualities considered to be > valuable in both the prevention of disease and the restoration of > homeostasis (healthful balance) when disease is present. Hundreds of > papers document the antitumor, antiproliferative, antimicrobial, > antioxident and neuroprotective effects of proanthocyanidins. > Catechins > Catechins are active ingredients in green tea as well as mangosteen. > Hundreds of papers detailing the benefits of catechins exist. They > document antitumor, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and > neuroprotective effects. > > Polysaccharides > Polysaccharides known to have beneficial health effects, are very > plentiful in the mangosteen. Since the molecular footprint of the > fruit has not yet been traced, we cannot, at this time, specify which > polysaccharides are in the plant. > Sterols > Sterols are plant lipids or fats. The best known supplement in this > class is omega 3 fatty acid. The sterols of the mangosteen are found > in its seeds. For the moment, insufficient research exists to allow > further scientific comment on the mangosteen sterols. > Fiber > Fiber while not strictly a phytonutrient, is nonetheless important in > the maintenance of gastrointestinal health. In the whole mangosteen > fruit significant amounts of fiber are obvious. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 My apologies for not placing the database link to investigate Xanthones. I didn't realize that this information was that new. Mangosteen fruit, where the concentrations of Xanthones are found, has been around for centuries. To review the 1,666 papers written on the subject go to http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez Thank you for pointing out what I had missed. For other articles and research, not found on the pubmed website, you can contact me personally. Nothing happens unless first a dream. -Carl Sandburg , " FrankCuns-Rial " <FrankCuns-Rial wrote: > > W > Hi list, > I think that every time we decide to make statements of benefit about an > ingredient we should urge ourselves to show reliable references to > substantiate the claims. > It would elevate the credibility of the posting and it would thus be > more beneficial to the group. > Cheers > Frank > > Charles wrote: > > > > Science Behind the Xanthones > > > > Xanthones > > Xanthones, which are unique to the mangosteen, as a class of > > phytonutrients are polyphenolic bioflavonoids. Over 60 research > > papers show antitumor, antiproliferative, antimicrobial, > > antihistamine, antiflammatory, antioxidant and gastrointestinal > > protective effects. > > Proanthocyanidins > > Proanthocyanidins present in the mangosteen as in grape seeds and > > skins and pine bark extract, have numerous qualities considered to be > > valuable in both the prevention of disease and the restoration of > > homeostasis (healthful balance) when disease is present. Hundreds of > > papers document the antitumor, antiproliferative, antimicrobial, > > antioxident and neuroprotective effects of proanthocyanidins. > > Catechins > > Catechins are active ingredients in green tea as well as mangosteen. > > Hundreds of papers detailing the benefits of catechins exist. They > > document antitumor, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and > > neuroprotective effects. > > > > Polysaccharides > > Polysaccharides known to have beneficial health effects, are very > > plentiful in the mangosteen. Since the molecular footprint of the > > fruit has not yet been traced, we cannot, at this time, specify which > > polysaccharides are in the plant. > > Sterols > > Sterols are plant lipids or fats. The best known supplement in this > > class is omega 3 fatty acid. The sterols of the mangosteen are found > > in its seeds. For the moment, insufficient research exists to allow > > further scientific comment on the mangosteen sterols. > > Fiber > > Fiber while not strictly a phytonutrient, is nonetheless important in > > the maintenance of gastrointestinal health. In the whole mangosteen > > fruit significant amounts of fiber are obvious. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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