Xanthones are powerful phytonutrients that are usually derived from tropical plants. Mangosteen, the queen of all fruits, is considered to be the concentrated source of these phytonutrients. Mangosteen trees were already used for medical purposes in Asian countries but its popularity has never expanded to the other continents because it was not introduced to the western world. ... Continue Reading
Vitamin C from food tied to lower cataract risk
Cataracts are a clouding of the eye's lens that commonly cause vision problems in older people. Some studies, but not all, have found that people with higher intakes of antioxidants, including vitamin C, may have a lower risk of developing the condition. But those studies have been done in Western countries -- and not in lower-income countries like India, where people's ... Continue Reading