What foods contain xanthones?
Xanthones in mangosteen fruit have a distinct C6-C1-C6 tricyclic ring system and often contain multiple hydroxy and isoprene groups. Mangostins and garcinones are the most abundant prenylated xanthones in the mangosteen pericarp, along with many other xanthones present in lower concentrations.
What are xanthones good for?
Xanthones, from the pericarp, whole fruit, heartwood, and leaf of mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana Linn., GML), are known to possess a wide spectrum of pharmacologic properties, including antioxidant, anti- tumor, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral activities.
Does mangosteen have Xanthones?
The mangosteen fruit has this vital ingredient concentrated in the pericarp, the outer rind of the fruit that is not commonly consumed. Naturally, xanthones were not noticed for a long time. Xanthones are phytonutrients. Apart from the very rich nutritional value, the phytonutrients are antioxidants.
What are the health benefits of mangosteen?
Information published in the “Nutrition Journal” confirms that two xanthone compounds found in the mangosteen fruit, alpha- and gamma-mangostins, show anti-inflammatory effects. By helping reduce inflammation in the body, xanthones may help reduce the risk for cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, gastrointestinal diseases and arthritis.
What are Xanthones and how do they work?
Xanthones, from the pericarp, whole fruit, heartwood, and leaf of mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana Linn., GML), are known to possess a wide spectrum of pharmacologic properties, including antioxidant, anti- tumor, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral activities.
What is the role of mangosteen in the pathophysiology of insulin resistance?
Bumrungpert A, Kalpravidh RW, Chitchmroonchokchai C, et al. Xanthones from mangosteen prevent lipopolysaccharide-mediated inflammation and insulin resistance in primary cultures of human adipocytes. J Nutrition. 2009;139(6):1185–1191.
