Mangosteen Extract

Latin Name: Garcinia mangostana L.

Chemical Name 1,3,6-trihydroxy-7-methoxy-2,8-bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)xanthen-9-one
Molecular Weight (g/mol)：410.45964 

Molecular Structure:

Chemical structures of mangostins

Cas No.:6147-11-1
Chemical structures of mangostins
Alpha-mangostin : R1 = CH3, R2 = R3 = H
Beta-mangostin : R1 = R3 = CH3, R2 = H
Gamma-mangostin : R1 = R2 = R3 = H

Main Function: Antioxidants

Active Ingredient: Alpha-mangostin, Mangosteen Polyphenols, Garma-mangosteen

The mangosteen extract has been found to be an extremely efficient antibacterial and anti inflammatory agent. It acts as promptly if not more than its chemical counterparts in allopathic medicine. There are many studies to prove that the mangosteen extract has great medicinal properties which can improve the overall health of all those who consume it on a regular basis.

Function
 1. Antioxidant: Mangostin is the inhibitor of oxidation of LDL, which have major role in cardio-vascular and related chronic diseases.
2. Anti-allergies and inflammations: γ- mangostin was identified to inhibit COX, as their inhibition acutely reduces inflammations, pains and fevers.
3.Antivirus and anti-bacteria: the polysaccharides in the extract form can stimulate phagocytic cells to kill intracellular bacteria.
4. Anticancer: Mangostin has been revealed to inhibit topoisomerase, which is essential for cell division in cancer cells, also could selectively induce cell apoptosis and inhibit cell division.

5. Mangosteen extract can help to improve your circulation, relieve arthritis, reduce the frequency of asthma attacks, treat otitis, and treat various types of external eczemas.

6. Mangosteen extract also has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties that are very useful to fight acne and thus make this mangosteen extract a popular product among the teenagers

Safety
Are there any possible problems or complications? No ill effects have been reported to date. Alpha-mangostin and common Mangosteen Rind or Fruit Extract are safe. But relying on this type of treatment alone, and avoiding conventional medical care, may have serious health consequences.

Dosage
•  The typical dose is 300-900mg (90% alpha-mangostin) per day (usually in 2-3 doses throughout the day).
•  Consult physicians for different condition specifics.