Mangosteen, which has the Latin name Garcinia Mangostana Linn is one of the tropical plants native to Indonesia. Most of the mangosteen trees in Indonesia are wild plants with a height of more than 10 meters. Mangosteen trees usually start bearing fruit after they are 8-10 years old. Ripe mangosteen fruit has reddish purple skin while the contents are white. The level of fruit maturity greatly influences the quality and shelf life of the fruit. The more ripe it is, the shorter its shelf life will be.
Mangosteen Fruit Content
Since ancient times, mangosteen has been popular for its exotic shape and unique taste, but its benefits have not yet been reached. If we look at its nutritional content, mangosteen is no less competitive with popular fruits such as oranges and apples. The following is the nutritional content of mangosteen fruit in 1 bowl (equivalent to 196 grams):
Calories: 143 calories
Carbohydrates: 35 grams
Fiber: 3.5 grams
Fat: 1 gram
Protein: 1 gram
Vitamin C: 9 percent of the daily vitamin C requirement
Vitamin B9 (folic acid): 15 percent of the daily requirement for folic acid
Vitamin B1 (thiamine): 7 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin B1
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 6 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin B2
Manganese: 10% of the daily manganese requirement
Copper: 7% of total daily copper requirements
Magnesium: 6% of the daily magnesium requirement
The vitamins and minerals in mangosteen are important for maintaining many body functions, including DNA production, muscle contraction, wound healing, immunity and nerve signaling. In addition, one cup (196 grams) of mangosteen fruit provides almost 14% of the daily fiber requirements which are good for the body. Mangosteen fruit is also a healthy, low-calorie food.
Benefits of Mangosteen Fruit
After knowing the contents of the mangosteen fruit, next we will discuss the benefits of the mangosteen fruit. Here are some of the benefits of mangosteen fruit.
As a source of antioxidants, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory
Mangosteen fruit contains a substance called Apart from that, xanthones also have the potential to strengthen the immune system and make it healthy and support mental health and the body’s microbial balance and increase joint flexibility.
Good for pregnant women or those planning a pregnancy
Mangosteen contains high levels of folic acid which is very good for pregnant women to consume because folate is needed to prevent neural tube defects in babies
Good for digestion
Mangosteen fruit is a good food to consume to maintain a healthy digestive system. Mangosteen fruit contains fiber which is essential for digestive health, while a diet high in fiber can help improve bowel regularity.
Control blood sugar levels
The xanthone content in mangosteen fruit was found not only to be anti-cancer, but also to control blood sugar levels. There is research which reveals that consuming 400 mg of mangosteen extract every day can significantly reduce insulin resistance. What we know is that insulin resistance is one of the main causes of diabetes.
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