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Fri, October 23, 2009 | by Lisa Barger Mangosteen May Halt Metabolic Syndrome
A new study funded by XanGo, LLC., suggests that juice made from mangosteens may help reduce inflammation in obese people and that this anti-inflammatory action may help some obese individuals slow the progression of metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of “symptoms” that—when occurring together—greatly increase a person’s risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Ultimately, the goal in treating metabolic syndrome is to reduce the risk of these diseases; doctors do this by working with patients to control the things that directly contribute, like high blood pressure, obesity and glucose intolerance.
In this study, researchers looked at mangosteen juice and its ability to reduce inflammation through its antioxidant activity. They divided study volunteers into 4 groups and gave them either a placebo drink or specific “doses” of Xango brand mangosteen juice twice a day. At the end of the study, which lasted 2 months, inflammatory markers were down in all 3 of the juice groups and up in the placebo group.
The biggest drop was seen in the group who drank the most juice. People who drank 9 oz. of juice twice a day had significantly lower levels of inflammation markers and seemed to be well on their way to reducing their body mass index, as well.
None of the study volunteers reported any side effects from the mangosteen juice.
Critics will point out that only 40 individuals completed the study and that works out to only 10 in each group. They will also point out that the only mangosteen product looked at in this study was provided by Xango, LLC., who funded the study.
Was does this all mean for you? Well, only your doctor can give you medical advice but if metabolic syndrome worries you—or you’d simply like more information about this study, talk to your physician for the information that’s right for you.
Source:
Udani, J., et al. (2009). Evaluation of Mangosteen juice blend on biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects: a pilot, dose finding study. Nutritional Journal. (Provisional PDF.)
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of “symptoms” that—when occurring together—greatly increase a person’s risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Ultimately, the goal in treating metabolic syndrome is to reduce the risk of these diseases; doctors do this by working with patients to control the things that directly contribute, like high blood pressure, obesity and glucose intolerance.
In this study, researchers looked at mangosteen juice and its ability to reduce inflammation through its antioxidant activity. They divided study volunteers into 4 groups and gave them either a placebo drink or specific “doses” of Xango brand mangosteen juice twice a day. At the end of the study, which lasted 2 months, inflammatory markers were down in all 3 of the juice groups and up in the placebo group.
The biggest drop was seen in the group who drank the most juice. People who drank 9 oz. of juice twice a day had significantly lower levels of inflammation markers and seemed to be well on their way to reducing their body mass index, as well.
None of the study volunteers reported any side effects from the mangosteen juice.
Critics will point out that only 40 individuals completed the study and that works out to only 10 in each group. They will also point out that the only mangosteen product looked at in this study was provided by Xango, LLC., who funded the study.
Was does this all mean for you? Well, only your doctor can give you medical advice but if metabolic syndrome worries you—or you’d simply like more information about this study, talk to your physician for the information that’s right for you.
Source:
Udani, J., et al. (2009). Evaluation of Mangosteen juice blend on biomarkers of inflammation in obese subjects: a pilot, dose finding study. Nutritional Journal. (Provisional PDF.)
Reader Comments (2)
I see that Xango's study that was done by Medicus ,shows that indeed 18 oz of Xango a day did show improvent.
Ok so I did the math, that is about $600.00 in xango you got to drink each month. Whew!
I think I will take an aspirin a day.
Ya ,just over glorified Fruit juice with a fancy bottle and people that will tell you anything to sell it.
I also noticed that in Xango's own study results ,that they post on thier web sight ,fails to mention that the juice was taken twice daily. They show only half the amount taken shows the result of the Medicus study.
I'm sure they will try and say it was just a simple mistake .
SCAM
Thanks for posting that. You know, I never took the time to work out the numbers. $600 a month? Wow!