Anti Inflammatory Juice for Arthritis

Mangosteen juice is finally starting to catch on in the United States as an anti inflammatory substance for arthritis. When I was living in the region of southeast Asia for 10 months, I discovered a host of different fruits that I had never seen before, fruits like jackfruit, lychee, and mangosteen. Because the fruits were so flavorful I began to do a little bit of research into their health properties to see if any special health benefits existed, and if they were different health benefits from the standard Western fruits like apples and oranges. I found that yes there were. One of the main health benefits I found was in the fruit mangosteen. Mangosteen, even though the first part of its name is mango, has nothing in common with real mangoes. It's shaped quite oddly and has a skin and flavor unlike any other fruit I've tried. It's a very delicious flavor on its own, and I've found that it's also very good when mixed with other fruits and drinks.

So why drink mangosteen juice for arthritis and inflammation? Mangosteen, beyond it's antioxidant and vitamin content, seems to have one very special feature. Though studies haven't had time to be substantiated, research is showing that mangosteen has very strong anti-inflammatory properties, making it the perfect drink to take for many health conditions that are worsened by inflammation. But beyond arthritis, natural anti-inflammatory substances have a wide range of uses. There are entire diets that are centered around the idea of eating as many natural anti inflammatory foods in your daily diet as you can. Anti-inflammatory diets are just plain good for your overall health. Proponents of anti-inflammatory diets claim that such diets reduce the risk of heart disease, keep existing heart conditions in check, reduce blood pressure, and last but not least, help control arthritis.

While there are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis out there, they are all characterized by an inflammation of the joints. This inflammation is very painful, often inhibiting a person from living an active lifestyle. Some arthritis is actually a form of autoimmune disorder in which the body will actually attack itself, but most forms of arthritis are simply the result of age and come about through the natural use of the joints over a lifetime. They just plain start to wear out. Many persons suffering from arthritis have to take medications daily in order for them to control the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. That is where mangosteen juice becomes helpful. Mangosteen contains chemicals called xanthones, which research has shown to have potent anti-inflammatory effects. Reducing swelling and inflammation naturally is always better than doing it through medication. While at the same time you are getting a great dose of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and essential nutrients.

Mangosteen juice will not cure arthritis. Anti inflammatory supplements and drugs only control the pain of the arthritis, and to a limited extent, they help prevent further damage of the joints. Many forms of arthritis can't be cured. The joints just wear out. Even in the case of rheumatoid arthritis, the only thing that can generally be done is to replace the joint. There is no known cure for this and many other kinds of arthritis.

There is however, exciting new research into the realm of injecting certain natural fluids into joints like the knee in order to provide extra lubrication for many years. Such procedures can often be expensive, but the testimonials out there from persons who have had the procedures done have shown the procedures to be very effective for joint repair. Arthritis is a condition that's becoming more and more manageable. That's great news.