Mangosteen
Origins: Indonesia
(Garcinia mangostana)
Mangosteen grows on tropical evergreen trees and
was originally found in Indonesia, but has since
spread to various other tropical regions of the world
because of its rising popularity as a superfood.
• Traditionally believed to help maintain a healthy
digestive system, mangosteen has been the subject
of numerous scientific studies aimed at establishing
its antioxidant and polyphenolic content
• Recent research suggests that xanthones, a naturally
occurring phytonutrient contained in the
mangosteen, may support cardiovascular health*
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