Antibacterial Activity of
Xanthones Found In Mangosteen Appears Strong

In a study conducted at the Gifu Pharmaceutical University in Japan, an in-vitro study showed that some of the xanthones from garcinia mangostana (mangosteen) had strong antibacterial activity.

Xanthones are plant nutrients or phytochemicals that have been studied for their medicinal and antioxidant potential.

For more information, go to the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Volume 48, Issue 8.

Proanthocyanidins Shown as Being Powerful Free Radical Scavengers Proanthocyanidins are a specific class of phytonutrients with numerous health giving properties.

This class of flavonoids earned their primary reputation as being powerful antioxidants or free radical scavengers. Free radicals are damaging unstable oxygen molecules that get into the body as a result of over-exercise, stress, being exposed to dirty air and other environmental pollutants.

Proanthocyanidins also help in the stabilization of collagen and elastin. These are two critical fibrous proteins found in the connective tissues that support organs, joints, blood vessels and muscle. Proanthocyanidins can be found in numerous plant and food sources including mangosteen