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Step 1
In a study published in the Nutrition Journal, researchers found that Xango juice reduced levels of a protein called C-reactive protein in a group of overweight and obese people. C-reactive protein is a marker for inflammation in the body and elevated levels of this protein have been associated with an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. They tested several different concentrations of Xango juice on this group of overweight subjects and found that the highest doses of Xango juice significantly lowered C-reactive protein levels. Another interesting finding in this study was that the group who drank six ounces of Xango juice every day for two months also had a lower body weight at the end of the study than those who drank a placebo.
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Step 2
The results of this study are exciting, but it’s too early to say whether Xango juice from the mangosteen fruit lowers the risk of heart disease or diabetes. Although elevated C-reactive protein levels are associated with a higher risk of heart problems, it’s unclear whether or not lowering the level reduces heart disease or diabetes risk or whether the protein is simply a marker of a person who’s at high risk.
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Step 3
The mangosteen fruit and the juice that comes from it is a good source of polyphenols – natural chemicals that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties – which could be beneficial for heart health. It’s also the source of another natural group of compounds known as xanthones which early studies show may slow the growth of leukemia cells. Researchers are hoping that juice from the mangosteen fruit such as Xango juice may have other health benefits as well.
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Step 4
It may be premature to start drinking gallons of Xango juice, especially since it costs $37.50 for a 25 ounce bottle, but keep your eyes open for future studies on the benefits of this juice. This mangosteen fruit, so rich in polyphenols, may offer a natural way to lower the risk of two very common diseases – heart disease and diabetes.
