Can fight cancer, this is an important benefit of mangosteen fruit
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. One tropical fruit that contains a lot of antioxidants is mangosteen. That is why, this fruit is suitable for regular consumption to maintain health. There are many benefits of mangosteen that you can get. Starting from preventing infection, increasing endurance, and so on.
Preventing Infections
Apart from containing lots of antioxidants, mangosteen fruit also has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-tumor properties so that it can prevent various types of infections. Not only that, the mangosteen fruit also contains a polyphenol compound called xanthones.
Xanthones act as antioxidants that can prevent TB and malaria infection. However, Very Well Fit (verywellfit.com) says that more research is needed to prove these results.
Overcoming Several Types of Mental Disorders
Mangosteen fruit can also be used as a therapeutic treatment to treat several types of mental disorders. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and antiapoptotic properties can be used for additional treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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Increase Endurance
Quoting from Very Well Fit, mangosteen fruit can be used to increase endurance because it contains important vitamins and minerals. The results of the study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study was conducted for 30 days and involved 59 healthy adults.
In addition to increasing the body’s immune system, mangosteen fruit is also effective in reducing the amount of C-reactive protein which is a marker of inflammation or inflammation. However, other studies with a better human condition are needed to clarify these benefits.
Against Cancer
Not only prevents TB and malaria infections, the xanthones in mangosteen fruit also function to prevent tumor growth so that they have the potential to fight cancer cells. However, you should not consume them carelessly because the mangosteen fruit has an effect on blood sugar and ongoing cancer treatment.
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Allergy
Another benefit of mangosteen that you need to know is that this type of fruit can treat pollen allergies. This is due to the presence of allergy content in the mangosteen fruit. However, the researchers say that more studies are needed to test this effect.
Editor: Belladina Biananda
