Forever Good Nutrition

• Author: Dane Stanton

It’s a question that many people are looking to find the answer to, how much research has there really been done on mangosteen and its affects? Well this article will endeavor to explain the level of mangosteen research that has been conducted and whether or not it is completely sufficient enough to make the claim that mangosteen has these so called health benefits.
First of all how much do you know about mangosteen? Well let me explain. This fruit originates from South East Asia in the areas of subtropical climates, where it thrives in the humid conditions. It is a round purple colored fruit, around about the size of a mango. There is the claim that it contains a high level of a certain antioxidant known as a ‘xanthone’ and these antioxidants are said to have the ability to reduce the likelihood of someone developing cancer.
After a lot of mangosteen research we do know that this fruit contains a high level of xanthones that that they are definitely very strong antioxidants, however it should not be said that mangosteen holds the cure to cancer. First of all what does an antioxidant do to help your body. Well antioxidants are known to have the potential to remove free radicals that have the ability to transform later into cancer cells. What most people don’t know is that most fruit and vegetables contain a great deal of antioxidant.
What makes mangosteen so extraordinary is that the type of antioxidant it contains, the xanthones is far more powerful that most other types of antioxidants. After extensive research on this topic, nutritionists have concluded that we need to consume at least five pieces if fruit and vegetables a day to get enough antioxidants to help remove the amount of free radicals that form in our bodies.
Still many people believe that this amount is not sufficient enough with the amount of fatty foods people consume on a daily basis, especially in Western society. Therefore one of the things that needs to be pointed out is that eating mangosteen will definitely ensure that you will consume the required amount of antioxidants needed to fight free radicals in your bodies.
Although there has not been a great deal of mangosteen research done in the past, we are sure to see a lot more in the future due to the growing popularity of this amazing fruit and you can be confident that the results will be more positive than negative.

TODAY, 9 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE WILL DIE OF CANCER OR HEART DISEASE

1 OUT OF 8 WOMEN IN THE U.S. WILL DEVELOP BREAST CANCER

41+ MILLION AMERICANS HAVE ARTHRITIS

THE NUMBER OF MEN DYING FROM PROSTATE CANCER HAS QUADRUPLED SINCE 1985

The question is, “What can we do about it?” I recommend that you try Xango juice. Here is just a little bit of information why you should try it.

The Mangosteen fruit contains Xanthones which are biologically active plant compounds. This fruit has the highest concentration of Xanthones than anything else found in nature. For centuries the hull of the Mangosteen fruit has been used in traditional, native medicine in SE Asia.

Xanthones have many properties including antioxidants. A recent study confirmed that gamma mangostin, a Xanthones derivative of the Mangosteen fruit, is a potent COX 2 inhibitor which is an important factor in reducing inflammation, pain and fever. When tested it was found to have more antioxidants than other nutritional supplements, or health beverages (Noni, Wolfberry Juice) etc…

One well designed, in vitro study showed Garcinone-E., one of the Xanthones in the Mangosteen Fruit, to be more effective than 5 commonly used chemotherapy agents:

Vincristine * 5-FU. * Cisplatinum * Methotrexate * Mitoxantrone

For cancers of the stomach, liver and lung. The only drug more effective was Tamoxifen.

Remember this is a fruit juice, not a drug.

For more information on Xango, click here.

posted by Howard Meadows @ 12:24 PM

• Sun Chlorella

	Review Summary
Sun Chlorella is part of a new generation of weight loss products which are technically not advertised as being able to create weight loss per se, but on websites, advertise that weight loss is one of the “side affects” or “added benefits” of this supplement. These kinds of claims can increase their appeal to consumers, as well as increase their potential market share. This website says that this product can help users achieve a “higher level of energy” and that “they lose their desire for unnecessary snacks”. It is also suggested to be able to “regulate cholesterol levels, repair DNA and help prevent tumors”. If these abilities are true this product would be better that magic, but we have seen these kinds of claims made over and over again on a market that is extremely competitive. We will take a long hard look at this formula to see what it can really bring to the weight loss market.
	Ingredients at a Glance
Sun Chlorella’s Repair product contains: Vitamin A, Iron, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa, Chlorella and Lecithin.
	Ingredients in Focus
As the name suggests Sun Chlorella’s main ingredient is Chlorella, which we are sure many consumers have not come into contact with because it is a relatively little known and little used ingredient. Chlorella is actually more commonly known as Green Algae, which contains chlorophyll and chloroplast. The really interesting feature of Chlorella is that it has a very high vitamin and mineral content, as well as being a good source of protein; which has inspired a great deal of research on this element as a food and energy source. However, this potential use for this element has hit some bumps because it is a single celled organism, which makes it hard to be mass produced; although the Chinese have used it as a food source during famine by growing it in large lake like vats.
	Diet Lifestyle
Many manufacturers market Chlorella, as a super food that can be used to treat a variety of issues, which is clearly the case with Sun Chlorella, however, there is scant research available that supports the belief that it is a cure all for disease, or that it can help create weight loss through the repression of the appetite. We have little doubt that consumers who see this claim and choose to incorporate it into their weight loss regime, will be sorely disappointed.
	Positives
• Contains basic vitamins and minerals • Contains protein
	Negatives
• No research to suggest it is an appetite suppressant or has any use in weight loss • No testimonials posted • Not a true weight loss product
	Final Thoughts
Sun Chlorella contains a substantial amount of Chlorella, which may increase users overall health because it contains many vitamins and minerals, as well as having a big protein content. However, it has little proven ability to help users create weight loss in any way, which may disappoint consumers who find the idea of using a super food to create weight loss appealing. Fortunately for those consumers whose primary concern is to create weight loss there are other more effective herbal extracts available that can actually boost weight loss. Savvy consumers often seek out formulas that use Hoodia in their formula, because it has a rather unique ability to trick the brain into believing the stomach is full, even when it’s empty. Advantra-Z is also used with Hoodia in most results oriented formulas because it is an exceptional metabolism boosting and fat burning agent. When Hoodia and Advantra-Z are used together they have been proven to be able to decrease caloric input and increase caloric output, a necessary combination for optimal weight loss.

Posted Mar 10th 2007 9:35AM by Nicole Weston
Filed under: Fruit, Did you know?

The mangosteen is known as the “queen of fruits.” It is a tropical fruit that has a citrusy, peachy flavor and grows in sections, much like tangerines, though they are not actually citrus fruits (they are classified as arils). Each section of the Mangosteens comes in a thick, purple rind, but the fruit itself is nearly colorless.

Although the mangosteen is sometimes considered with the class of functional foods known as “superfoods,” along with blueberries and acai, it really doesn’t fit into the category. It does not have anywhere near the antioxidant content of those foods and no studies exist that support the claim that mangosteens play a healing or preventative role in any illness/condition.

It is extremely difficult to find mangosteens in the US, although there is one company attempting to grown them on US soil. If you want to give them a try, your best bet is to travel to South East Asia to look for fresh ones or to look at specialty grocery stores for freeze-dried mangosteens, like the pictured bag that I found at Trader Joe’s

• Chlorella is a species of green algae that grows in fresh water. This life form emerged over 540 million years ago, and was the first form of plant with a well-defined nucleus. There are fossils from the pre-Cambrian period that clearly indicate the presence of chlorella. Because chlorella is a microscopic organism, it was not discovered until the later 19th century, deriving its name from the Greek, chloros meaning green and ella, meaning small. Chlorella belongs to the eucaryotic cell category of algae and lives in fresh water as a single-celled plant. Its size is about that of a human erythrocyte (between 2-8 microns in diameter). Of the 25,000 species of algae, only 15 are edible.
• Sun Chlorella is Chlorella pyrenoidosa
  Sun Chlorella is Chlorella pyrenoidosa - a nutritionally superior species of chlorella. Sun Chlorella (Chlorella pyrenoidosa) is a natural whole food supplement derived from freshwater single-celled green alga, super-concentrated with key vitamins & antioxidants including: vitamin C, pro-vitamin A (beta-carotene), chlorophyll, lutein, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), pyridoxine (B6), niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid, vitamin B12, biotin, choline, vitamin K, lipoic acid, and inositol; certain minerals including: phosphorus, calcium, zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron, and copper; protein, dietary fiber, nucleic acids, omega fatty acids, and Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF).
• Why You Should Take Sun Chlorella
  Sun Chlorella has the powerful ability to help purify your body. Since additives are almost impossible to avoid in today’s food supply, it’s important to take Sun Chlorella. In fact, we highly recommend that you take a serving of Sun Chlorella with each meal, because whatever pesticide may be in the food that you are eating can be absorbed by the chlorella, and may not even get a chance to be absorbed into your body. These damaging chemicals in the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe bind to the chlorella, and are then excreted through our stool, urine, and sweat. One serving of Sun Chlorella is equivalent to one serving of fresh green vegetables (without the pesticides)!

Pain from arthritis might lead you to try anything to relieve it, including a change in diet or taking supplements. Make sure you know what works first.

By Leanna Skarnulis
WebMD Feature

Reviewed by Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD

By presidential proclamation, we’re living in the National Bone and Joint Decade, 2002-2011, and that means we should be seeing a surge in research into causes and treatments of arthritis and other diseases.

Meanwhile, many people with osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) seek relief by buying the latest book or nutritional supplement claiming to relieve or cure arthritis, or they take advice from a neighbor who swore that eating gin-soaked raisins eased her symptoms.

How do you navigate this gray area of unregulated therapies to know if what you’re doing can help or harm? WebMD talked with two experts who provided insight into the claims made for arthritis diets and supplements. Hayes Wilson, MD, is a rheumatologist in Atlanta and medical adviser for the Arthritis Foundation. Christine Gerbstadt, RD, MD, practices in Pittsburgh and is a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

Here’s a guide to help you sort fact from fiction:

Diets

• Eliminate nightshades. One of the most common diet claims is that eliminating nightshades, which include potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and most peppers, relieves arthritis. This diet probably isn’t harmful, but there are no studies to support it.
• Alkaline diet. The alkaline diet presumes both OA and RA are caused by too much acid. Among the foods it excludes are sugar, coffee, red meat, most grains, nuts, and citrus fruits. It’s meant to be followed for just one month. It may be that people feel better because they lose weight, reducing stress on joints, which eases pain. There are no studies to support it.
• Dong diet. This restrictive diet relies heavily on vegetables, except tomatoes, and eliminates many of the same foods as the alkaline diet. There’s no evidence it affects arthritis.
• Vegetarian diet. Some people report improvement in symptoms, but evidence is mixed. One small study of people with RA showed improvement in four weeks, and follow-up studies of those who stayed on the diet showed continued improvement after one and two years.
• Switching fats. One of the known correlations between food and arthritis is that omega-6 fatty acids increase inflammation, and omega-3 fatty acids reduce it. Limit intake of meat and poultry, and increase your intake of cold-water fish, such as sardines, mackerel, trout, and salmon. For salad dressings and cooking, substitute olive, canola, and flaxseed oils for corn, safflower, and sunflower oils.
• Gin-soaked raisins. Lots of people claim it works, but experts say there’s no evidence. Grapes and raisins do contain anti-inflammatory compounds, but not in amounts that would be therapeutic. The gin might dull pain, but drinking to excess sabotages health benefits of nutrients and vitamins, and introduces a whole new set of problems.
• Green tea. Drinking three to four cups of green tea a day could help people with RA. Studies funded by the Arthritis Foundation showed that giving the polyphenolic compounds in green tea to mice significantly decreased the incidence and severity of RA. Human studies have not yet confirmed the results

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By Steve Goltiao

There are many mangosteen fruit benefits, many of which have been utilized for centuries in folk medicine. The mangosteen fruit benefits and promotes healthy bodily function. Mangosteen has been documented to have the following properties:

• Anti-oxidant

• Anti-bacterial

• Anti-fungal

• Anti-tumor

• Anti-histamine

• Anti-inflammatory

Mangosteen fruit benefits everyone. It’s long list of advantages greatly exceed those of other natural supplements. What sets the mangosteen apart from any other fruit in the world is the number of xanthones it possesses.

What are xanthones, you might ask?

Xanthones are natural chemical substances with powerful anti-oxidant properties which are proven to promote healthy bodily function. There are 200 known xanthones - 40 of which can be found in the pericarp of mangosteen. The mangosteen truly is one of a kind - there is no other food source that can equal the mangosteen’s quantity of beneficial phytonutrients. These xanthones provide the basis for mangosteen’s incredible healing properties and health benefits.

• Here are some of the health conditions that may benefit from mangosteen use: Aging-related symptoms

• Allergies

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Diarrhea
• Dysentery
• Eczema
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Fibromyalgia
• Gum disease
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol levels
• Hypertension, Inflammation
• Microbial “Super Bugs”
• Migraine headaches
• Myalgia
• Obesity
• Pain, Peripheral neuropathy
• Seasonal allergies
• Seborrhea (dandruff)
• Urinary tract infections
• Vision disorders (cataracts, glaucoma)
• Viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.

The list of mangosteen fruit benefits goes on to include essential vitamins and minerals such as:

• Antioxidant phenols

• Calcium

• Iron

• Phosphorous

• Polysaccharides

• Potassium
• Stilbenes
• Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.

Mangosteen can be found commercially in many forms :

• Capsules

• Tea

• Most commonly, juice.

Mangosteen juice is often blended with other fruit juices to maximize its value as a dietary supplement.

This article has been provided by http://www.holisticmangosteen.com, where you can find information about mangosteen, mangosteen products, and other holistic supplements to help you lead a healthier, happier life. Visit http://www.holisticmangosteen.com to find out if mangosteen is right for you.

The Amazon borders eight different countries and has the planet’s largest tributary basin. and has the utmost assortment of birds and pond fish. The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the earth where one third of all animal and plant species live. The acai berry is just one of these species that has been hidden in this vast variety of plants.. The Shuar people are one of the Amazonian groups that have for many generations through tradition, kept the use of shrubbery (acai berry) for tonic purposes.

Acai(Goji juice) recent history is that it has been endorsed by talk show host Oprah Winfrey and has been seen as a feature on her show, a berry with star feats. So lets say good bye to gurana and hello to the acai berry.

Knowing the ins and outs of this topic will help you to wholly know the importance of acai fruit juice.

Not only does it provide a pleasant taste to complement food, it is accepted around the Amazon for amazing health aid. Acai is known to be used for handling of gastrointestinal snags, skin irritation, sexual dysfunction, and even insomnia.

Current examination points to no recognized side effects in taking this in any form. Though acai has been around for ages, it is still quite new to the United States. No disbelief is halting experimentation by those trained in natural nutrition. However, the verification of the global health of the Amazonian population speaks well for this small fruit with big potential.

Our opening to acai goji will embrace the fundamentals, which will be followed by a more in extensive look at this subject.

What rations stand out in the acai berry’

• Due to the high antioxidant content, the acai berry is well-known as one of the most powerful of the anti-aging foods.

• The Goji fruit contains a nutrient christened Betaine.

• Betaine is used by the chestnut to help form a compound designated Choline. Choline is a compound that has many different uses. Choline helps bodybuilders gain influence mass, relief strengthen relatives’s celebration, succor family deal with anxiety, advantage with erectile dysfunction, carnal determination, and assistance folks reach a peaceful municipal of mind. Studies have shown that most citizens are ready and single-minded when taking a healthy amount of Choline. Choline is what gave the Goji berry it’s nickname “The Happy Berry”.

Developing your knowledge on acai is chief. Indeed, before you embark on taking on acai bossa juice nova, you need to design a course of action to very see all the benefits and what will meet both your short term and long term needs.

In closing, it will benefit you to seek out more information on acai amazon antioxidants to enrich your knowledge and discussion question.