Fiber

• Mangosteen rinds are full of dietary fiber. This helps to relieve constipation and also helps cure diarrhea.
  
  

Antioxidants

• Few foods are able to top mangosteen in their amount of antioxidants. These compounds help to fight off free radicals and protect cells from oxidative damage that could cause cancer.
  
  

Anti-inflammatory

• Mangosteen contains important compounds called xanthones. These help to reduce inflammation in both joints and bones as well as the skin.
  
  

Fungus

• The xanthones in mangosteen have another important property as well. They help to protect the body from dangerous or harmful fungal invasions.
  
  

Gums

• Eating mangosteen or drinking the juice of this fruit puts many of its nutrients directly into the mouth. This is how the fruit is able to prevent and treat gum disease.