Benefits of Mangosteen Peel Capsules

The popularity of mangosteen capsules for use as a dietary supplement increased dramatically in the early to mid-2000s, as well as the consumption of mangosteen juice for the same purpose. The capsules are usually marketed as a way to increase the antioxidant content of one’s diet.

The potential benefits of mangosteen capsules are many. Indeed, there is anecdotal evidence to suggest that the nutrients found in the mangosteen fruit can prevent or cure almost every common ailment. Claims suggest that mangosteen may, among other things, slow the aging process, reduce allergy symptoms, improve the immune system, prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and fight fungal, viral, and bacterial infections.
Mangosteen capsules are known to contain many important chemicals and nutrients. Some of these include the class of nutrients known as xanthones. Xanthones have been tested in laboratory conditions and have been found to have cancer-fighting properties when studied in test tubes. Additionally, mangosteen has been found to fight infections and inflammation in test tube studies.

According to research, most of the important nutritional benefits of the mangosteen fruit lie in the outer covering or rind of it. In southeast Asia, the mangosteen rind has been used for many generations for medicinal purposes. The rind was made into a tea which was used to treat diarrhea, bladder infections, and venereal diseases. A topical ointment could also be made from the rind to treat skin conditions.