Mangosteen, Indonesia Native Antioxidants

 If the durian is often referred to as the 'King of Fruits', the title 'Queen of Fruits' held by the mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L). But, oddly less famous than the mango mangosteen, durian, or other summer fruit.

There must be a reason why the mangosteen is called "Queen of Fruits". The fruit that grows in subtropical climates is rich in xanthone, one type of antioxidant that most "super". In fact, mangosteen has more than 40 types of xanthone. The content of this xanthone most commonly found in mangosteen peel hard. As you know, antioxidants serve to protect body cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Besides containing antioxidants are believed to slow the aging process, mangosteen also store a number of other nutrients, such as fiber, potassium, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. With a variety of nutrient content, the mangosteen juice regularly can help you overcome many health conditions without side effects, such as fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cholesterol as well as diarrhea and other digestive problems.


No one can be sure of where mangosteen originated. However, the fruit is believed to be a fruit native to the Sunda Islands, group of islands in the western islands of Indonesia. Besides Indonesia, the mangosteen is also grown in Thailand, Malaysia, and southern India. This plant is not able to tolerate a colder climate so difficult to breed in Europe and America. The country is more import it from Thailand or Indonesia.

It also becomes expensive because it is one of the most difficult fruit to grow. The soil should be moist, but not too wet, not too sandy or muddy. Most trees grow in rain forests, which is where conditions are perfect. They even like weeds in the rain forests of Southeast Asia. Fuss again, this tree takes 10 years to bear fruit.

Choosing a Mangosteen :
On high fiber content in mangosteen makes us feel full sooner when eating for this. Therefore, Health Experts also say, the fruit is best eaten after your workout. When you need to restore energy and fluids lost, mangosteen may be the answer. The energy obtained from the Mangosteen last longer than those offered artificial sources. 
Due to the high fiber too, mangosteen is very easy to digest. Mangosteen also has the power fat burner that will work 24 hours. The combination of these two things will help you lose weight. Of course the result was not enough if we just eat lots of fruit mangosteen. Balance is the consumption of fruit with a light exercise routine. That way, you will soon enjoy a lifestyle that is healthier and more active. 

How good way to consume fruit that tastes sweet and sour this? 
You can enjoy this fruit in three form s: Eating in a fresh condition, Making Juice, or Eating the dried 
If you eat them regularly, you can feel the benefits of this fruit. It would be better if you eat them as fresh fruit, free of all preservatives or sweeteners. She's supposed to, in this way, you will feel healthier, younger and energetic.
To get the greatest benefit, make sure you select the best fruit. Mangosteen is sweet, juicy, and cooked the skin will feel supple when held. The fruit whose skin feels hard as a rock that is not yet ripe.