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Scientific Research Proves Xanthones Kill Cancer Cells and May Reverse Asthma and Heart Disease


The Xanthones found in the Mangosteen fruit may prove to be the most important natural nutrient of the 21rst Century. It has not only been proven to kill cancer cells but bring healing relief to people suffering from pain, asthma, diabetes, inflammation, hypertension and numerous other ailments.

(PRWEB) November 25, 2005 -- A recent study done in Japan on the Xanthone, Garcinone E (one of over 40 Xanthones found in the Mangosteen fruit), was tested against six chemotherapy agents (5 Flouraicil, cisplatin, vincristine, methotrexate, mitoxantrone and Taxol®) to compare its ability to kill cancer cells in laboratory preparations. The cell lines came from lung, stomach and primary liver cancer. Garcinone E was found to be more effective than all the drugs tested except Taxol® with no side effects.

Major research schools of pharmacy and other major universities from all over the world have produced 100’s stunning research reports to support the numerous healing properties of the Xanthones contained in the Mangosteen fruit. According to Bryan Kinney, one of our nations leading Mangosteen consultants “According to the research done by Dr. Templeman, one of the nations leading experts on the Mangosteen fruit, the Xanthones in the Mangosteen is like no other health supplement on the market today in that there is such a wide range of body systems positively effected by it. Research shows that mangosteen reduces inflammation in the musculoskeletal system, its antioxidant effects benefit the cardiovascular system, and its antiviral, anti-parasitic, and anti-fungal properties aid the immune system. And that's just to name a few. There is truly no other fruit like it.”

The Mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana) is a tropical fruit considered to be one of the finest tasting fruits in the world and has earned the popular title "the Queen of Fruit." The Mangosteen tree is found predominantly in Southeast Asia in countries like Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand

Xanthones are a new class of plant derived nutrients or "phytonutrients." They have been demonstrated in numerous scientific studies to hold tremendous nutritional value. Found to exhibit strong antioxidant activity Xanthones disarm free radicals in the body and enhance and support your body's immune system. Although Xanthones exist in small amounts throughout nature, it is only found in concentrated amounts in the Pericarp of the Mangosteen fruit. There are over 20 known forms of Xanthones naturally occurring in the Pericarp, the two most widely studied are Alpha Mangostin and Gamma Mangostin.

Even though Asian Health Practitioners have for years made use of mangosteen fruit for a myriad of health issues. It was not until November of 2003 that the fruit has been introduced to the western world. Thousands of people are testifying to the benefits of this remarkable fruit.


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