Guest guest Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 From Mayo Clinic (a very trustworthy source) Mangosteen is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia that has been used in folk medicine there for many years. Despite the name, this fruit is not related to the mango. The mangosteen is touted for its antioxidants, especially xanthones. Like many other plants, extracts of mangosteen have shown in lab tests that they can stop the growth of certain bacteria and fungi. However, there are NO published clinical trials showing evidence that either the fruit or its juice ? marketed under the name Xango juice ? is an effective treatment for arthritis, cancer or any other disorder in humans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Barb, From your perspective is this stuff any good? Would you try it? Thanks for you input ... - 45 PSC, Crohns 2000 > > From Mayo Clinic (a very trustworthy source) > Mangosteen is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia that has been > used in folk medicine there for many years. Despite the name, this > fruit is not related to the mango. The mangosteen is touted for its > antioxidants, especially xanthones. Like many other plants, extracts > of mangosteen have shown in lab tests that they can stop the growth of > certain bacteria and fungi. However, there are NO published clinical > trials showing evidence that either the fruit or its juice ? marketed > under the name Xango juice ? is an effective treatment for arthritis, > cancer or any other disorder in humans. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 ----Original Message-----On Behalf Of memcc238 Barb, From your perspective is this stuff any good? Would you try it? , I don’t have PSC, I’m just a caregiver. But no, I wouldn’t try it and I wouldn’t have let Ken try it either. What’s the point? Are you looking for a cure or just trying to feel better? People (even good friends and family) will tell you about an amazing product they’ve found, how much it’s done for them etc. Ignore it, unless there has been real clinical trials involving both PSC & the product, with good results, you’re just wasting time. IMHO no one has found a magic cure for PSC and any herbs, juices or supplements sold through any multi-level marketing are useless with the exception of empting your wallet. The best thing a person with PSC can do is this; keep yourself in the best health possible, exercise (even if all you can do is walk), eat a well balanced diet (making sure you don’t lose weight, unless you are overweight) take fish oil, a probotic, a daily multi-vitamin, calcium with D and any meds your doctor prescribes. I would add (again IMHO) reduce any and if possible all stress in your life. Finally, arm yourself with knowledge (both good and bad) about PSC and any IBD if you have one. Then, sit back, relax, enjoy your life and your loved ones. You’ll be ready (when and if the time comes) to face any and all issues that come up. With Love, Barb in Texas Son Ken, (33) UC 91 – PSC 99 Tx 6/21 & 6/30/07 (Who woke up this a.m. with a rash all over his body.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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