Xanthones are quite possibly the most powerful discovery in natural health sciences in recent years. Xanthones are a class of chemical compounds and are powerful Phytonutrients - Plant Derived Nutrients. These extraordinary substances seem to address nearly every system of the body.

Studies are showing that Xanthones have positive effects on nearly all the body's systems, from increased energy to protection from free radical damage, Xanthones delivers a wide range of benefits.

Xanthones are a unique biologically "active" compound. Active means they couple with other molecules and become very beneficial to the systems of the body. Xanthones can fight cancer cells. They enter the cell wall and can kill intracellular bacteria before it has a chance to mess with the cell's DNA. There are 200 known Xanthones and over 40 are found in the pericarp of the mangosteen fruit. No other fruit or single food source has this quantity.

Xanthone compounds have so far been found to exhibit the following activities and actions: Anti-viral, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancer, Anti-tumor, Anti-ulcer, Anti-allergic, Anti-microbial, Anti-rhinoviral, and Anti-hepatoxic. In addition, they are known is science to be some of the most important antioxidants found in nature.

Gamma mangostin is a potent COX inhibitor. Suppressing the cellular production of cyclooxygenase, or "COX," is an important factor in reducing inflammation, pain, and fever.

Polysaccharides are incredibly potent anti-cancer and anti-bacterial plant compounds. Polysaccharides help block a mutated cell's ability to stick to healthy cells. This helps stop the spread of cancer.

Quinones are known for their anti-bacterial properties. In fact, quinones have a similar molecular structure to tetracycline, a common antibiotic. In addition, quinones are extremely strong free radical inhibitors.

Stilbenes are a plant's defense against fungi. The amazing part about stilbenes is that they maintain their anti-fungal properties even when they are eaten. Stilbenes are also strong antioxidants.

Important Elements in Mangosteen:

• More than 40 Xanthones
• Alpha & Gamma Mangostin
• Anthocyanin
• Polyphenols
• Quinones
• Tannin
• Catechins (Phenols)
• Polysaccharides
• Stilbenes

According to professional journals such as Free Radical Research, Journal of Pharmacology, and the Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, these Xanthones...are some of the most powerful antioxidants to be found in nature.