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Mangosteen


Delicious and juicy, mangosteen is one of the popular tropical fruits. It comprises an impressive list of essential nutrients required for normal growth and development and overall nutritional well-being.

It is moderately low in calories (73 calories per 100 g) and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Nonetheless, it is rich in dietary fiber (100 g provides about 13% of RDA), essential vitamins, and minerals.

Mangosteen is good source of vitamin-C and provides about 12% of RDA per 100 g. Vitamin-C is a powerful water-soluble antioxidant. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin-C helps the human body develop resistance to combat viral flu and help scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free-radicals.

Fresh fruit is a mild source of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, and folates. These vitamins are acting as cofactors the help body metabolizes carbohydrates, protein, and fats.

Further, it also contains a modest amount of minerals like copper, manganese, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids and helps control heart rate and blood pressure, and thus, it offers protection against stroke and coronary heart diseases.

Data from: https://www.nutrition-and-you.com/mangosteen.html



Mangosteen is normally used in the following Healthelicious products: