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Mangosteen Juice for Arthritis

By Ben Mester

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Published: 01Nov2010
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Mangosteen juice for arthritis is finally starting to gain popularity in the United States. When I lived in southeast Asia for a year, I came across a bunch of different kinds of fruits that I had never before heard of, things like lychee, mangosteen, jackfruit, and more. Because they were so flavorful and delicious, I started doing some research on them to find out if there were any special health benefits that were different from western fruits like oranges, apples and the like. One very cool health benefit I found was mangosteen juice for arthritis. Mangosteen, despite the first part of its name, isnt' related to mango at all, and doesn't taste anything similar. It's a very odd shaped fruit with a skin like no other fruit I've seen. It's very juicy and tastes really good on its own, or mixed in drinks.

Why mangosteen juice for arthritis? Mangosteen, beyond it's antioxidant and vitamin content, seems to have one very special feature. Though studies haven't had time to be substantiated, research is showing that mangosteen has very strong anti-inflammatory properties, making it the perfect drink to take for many health conditions that are worsened by inflammation. But beyond arthritis, natural anti-inflammatory substances have a wide range of uses. There are whole diets centered around eating as many natural anti-inflammatory foods as possible. Anti-inflammatory diets are just plain good for your overall health. Proponents of anti-inflammatory diets claim that such diets reduce the risk of heart disease, keep existing heart conditions in check, reduce blood pressure, and last but not least, help control arthritis.

While there are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis out there, they are all characterized by an inflammation of the joints. This inflammation is very painful, often inhibiting a person from living an active lifestyle. Some forms of arthritis are actually autoimmune diseases in which the body actually attacks itself, but many forms of arthritis come about simply through age and a healthy use of the joints. They just plain start to wear out. Many people who suffer from arthritis take daily medications in order to control the pain of the joints and to reduce the swelling of inflammation. That's where mangosteen juice comes in. Mangosteen contains chemicals called xanthones, which research has shown to have potent anti-inflammatory effects. Reducing swelling and inflammation naturally is always better than doing it through medication. And at the same time, you're also getting lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Mangosteen juice will not cure arthritis. Anti-inflammatory supplements merely control the pain of arthritis, and to some extent help prevent further damage to the joints. Many forms of arthritis can't be cured. The joints just wear out. Even in the case of rheumatoid arthritis, the only thing that can generally be done is to replace the joint. There is no known cure for this and many other kinds of arthritis.

There is however, exciting new research into the realm of injecting certain natural fluids into joints like the knee in order to provide extra lubrication for many years. These procedures are sometimes expensive, but testimonials have shown them to be very effective. Arthritis is a condition that's becoming more and more manageable. That's great news.

Mangosteen juice for arthritis is gaining lots of popularity in products these days. I can see it making a big rise in the near future. For more on arthritis and inflammation, check out another of my articles on natural anti inflammatory herbs.

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