August 1, 2014
Researchers from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered an incredible new benefit of the tropical fruit Mangosteen. A new study shows that Mangosteen contains a compound that triggers cell death in breast cancer cells.
Mangosteen contains a unique organic compound called alpha-mangostin. This compound has been shown to decrease the over-production of fatty acid synthase, or FAS, which is commonly linked to breast cancer. Alpha-mangostin noticeably regulates the expression of FAS and other key proteins involved in breast cancer cell death.
The UCAS scientists believe that this compound naturally found in Mangosteen could eventually become a viable treatment agent in breast cancer therapy. Mangosteen can also be used as a preventative to avoid the occurrence of breast cancer.
Mangosteen is commonly grown in Thailand, Malaysia, and other parts of Southeast Asia. It is made up of a hard, flexible outer skin with a soft, white flesh inside. The fruit inside has a very sweet and sour taste, and its texture is similar to the flesh inside of a lychee. It is still not very common among U.S. consumers, but its popularity is rapidly growing.
Mangosteen is currently available at John Vena, Inc., so come in and discover the many benefits of this tropical fruit.
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