FAQ's
What is the Mangosteen fruit and where is it from?
The Mangosteen is tangerine-sized and is deep purple in color on the outside, with
a bright white pulp in the inside. Prized because of its excellent flavor, in Asia
it is called the "Queen of Fruits”.
The mangosteen is a fruit originating in Southeast Asia. It is considered a member
of the plant family Clusiaseae, although it is often in earlier works referred to
as a member of the Guttiferae family. The latin name for the mangosteen is Garcinia
mangostana L. and the genus Garcinia is an honor bestowed upon Laurent Garcin by
Linnaeus for his work as a botanist and naturalist in the 18th century. Outside
of the mangosteen’s native range, the fruit is considered exotic. Because of specific
stringent tropical cultural requirements, the mangosteen is difficult to grow outside
its native regions. The first scientific article on the mangosteen’s medicinal properties
was written hundreds of years ago. At the same time, researchers in countries around
the world have produced numerous scientific papers on the mangosteens medicinal
properties. The focus of most of these papers is on the biologically active ingredients
unique to mangosteen, the xanthones.
What are xanthones?
Xanthones are biologically active plant phenols or phytonutrients found in a few
select tropical plants. Research on xanthones is ongoing. Xanthones have been found
to support and enhance the body’s immune system. Xanthones also exhibit strong antioxidant
activity which is beneficial for neutralizing free radicals in the body. Xanthones
are some of the most potent antioxidants known, and are thought to be more potent
than both Vitamin c and Vitamin E, some refer to xanthones as “Super Antioxidants.”
Xanthones are heat stable molecules, unlike proteins, they won’t denature or lose
their structure when heated. The mangosteen has by far the most plentiful natural
source of xanthones of any plant. Currently there are 43 xanthones known to be in
the mangosteen.
What are phytonutrients?
Plant compounds which are believed to have health protecting qualities, but not
required for normal functioning of the body.
Is mangosteen considered a functional food?
Yes, functional foods are defined as food components or whole foods that may provide
health benefits beyond basic nutrition. In other words, functional ingredients are
believed to promote health or in some cases as part of a healthy diet.
Are there any side effects from consuming mangosteen?
There are no adverse side effects and no known contraindications with medications.
It is always recommended that you consult your physician, if you have a known medical
condition or allergy before using any food supplement. Mangosteen is safe for use
by children and adults under almost any condition.
Can I really improve my health through better nutrition?
With a few exceptions, there is no “quick fix” when using dietary supplementation
for better health. We hope you will adapt realistic expectations for realizing improved
health through nutrition. When using pharmaceuticals, the symptoms are manipulated
or suppressed… with natural supplementation the body is able to correct nutritional
deficiencies and is given what it needs to rebuild and heal itself. Each body is
unique and an individual’s biochemistry is affected by diet, lifestyle, stress,
fitness and a host of other internal and external environments. It is inevitable
that some people may respond more rapidly than others to improved nutrition. Positive
health changes may occur without actually “feeling” anything different. Improved
health begins on the molecular and cellular levels and may translate into the alleviation
or disappearance of some symptoms and conditions.
What is the recommended suggested use?
Maintenance dosage –
For those with excellent health and no active immune compromisation.
The average maintenance dose for an average adult is one ounce of MyLife Mangosteen
Essence per day or 1-2 MyLife Garcinia capsules per day.
Intermediate dosage –
For those who are rundown, experiencing stress, traveling or an athlete.
Drink two ounces of MyLife Mangosteen Essence twice daily or take 1-2 MyLife Garcinia
capsules twice daily.
Health improvement dosage -
Drink 4-6 ounces of MyLife Mangosteen Essence per day throughout the day or 2-4
capsules per day for at least two weeks. When the symptoms improve, reduce your
dosage to a maintenance level. If your symptoms return, resume the health improvement
dosage.
Advanced dosage –
Drink one bottle of MyLife Mangosteen Essence per day throughout the day. You may add up to 3 MyLife Garcinia capsule
3 times per day before meals.
When symptoms improve, reducing the dosage gradually, it is essential to give the
body time to heal and continue to improve the underlying condition.
With improved nutrition, is it true that I might feel worse before I feel
better?
Yes, you may experience uncomfortable or more intense symptoms, in other words you
may feel worse before you feel better. This is your body correcting itself, meaning
– your body begins cleaning out toxins and metabolic waste therefore, when understood,
is a clear indication that your improved nutrition adaptation is really working
resulting in improved health.
What is “BIM” formula?
The biomolecule that boost the body’s immune system by a moderate level that does
not produce negative side-effects. The “BIM” scientific formula results from the assembling of wisdom, knowledge, expertise
and research experience of a team of world class scientists from the Thai Mangosteen
Research and Development Center in Bangkok Thailand.
Who are the scientists involved in the research for the MyLife Products?
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wilawan Mahabusarakam (Organic Chemist) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Souwalak Phongpaichit (Pharmacist and Microbiologist), with their 20 years or more of teaching and research experience in the Faculty of Science and The Natural Product Research Institute of The Prince of Songkla University.
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ampai Panthong (Pharmacist and researcher in Pharmacology and Toxicology), a UNESCO expert in the anti-inflammatory properties of Asian herbal extracts, with over 35 years of teaching and research experience at the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prachya Kongtawelert (Biochemistry researcher), Director of the Center of Excellence in Tissue Engineering Research, Chiang Mai University, recipient of the Best Research Award from the Thailand Research Fund and the Cerebos Award, 2006, over 20 years experience in teaching and research at the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Siriwan Ong-chai (Biochemistry researcher), an expert in the
effects of herbal products on cartilage at the Center of Excellence on Tissue Engineering
Research, with over 15 years of teaching and research at the Faculty
of Medicine,
Chiang Mai University. - Prof. Dr. Pichaet Wiriyachitra (Organic Chemist and researcher on biologically-active natural products) who has investigated the extracts and the biological activities of over 200 herbs, invited scientist at the German Cancer Research Center, lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University and Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University with 26 years’ experience in the field and currently the CEO of Asian Phytoceuticals Public Co., Ltd.
Manufacturing facility in Chiang Mai Thailand
