Super Antioxidants

Archive for March, 2010

Mangosteen has been the word in the antioxidant arena for quite some time because of the xanthone flavonoids and other compounds found in the fruit. The xanthone flavonoids and other compounds  are responsible for its high level of antioxidant activity. In vitro tests have been conducted on Mangosteen extract to determine the level of free radical scavenging ability.  This is a test recognized as the industry standard for measuring antioxidant activity. It is called the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) assay.

The total ORAC value provides a relative measure of total antioxidant activity of food, allowing for comparison of different foods or different nutritional compounds.  A high ORAC value corresponds to a high total antioxidant capacity.

Mangosteen has not yet been tested by the USDA (early 2010) but has been tested in some independent products. It seems to have a rather high value of 3500 units in 10% extract. This result is considered high and that is why we put mangosteen in our antioxidant drink.

Mangosteen is a potentially rich source of beneficial antioxidants to the body.  Like other fruits high in flavonoids it has many of the same benefits and offers a good alternative to eat alone or in combination with other foods.

Some of the Benefits of Mangosteen

• Anti Aging
• Anti Viral
• Lowers Blood Pressure
• Protects blood vessels
• Helps prevent skin problems
• Strengthens immune system
• Helps lower blood sugar
• Energy booster
• Prevents inflammation
• Anti-depressant
• High antioxidant activity

Antioxidant drink with Mangosteen and 26 other super antioxidant fruits

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.