Mangosteen is sold as a dietary supplement, and has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as a drug.  The FDA does not strictly regular herbs and dietary supplements.

Mangosteen appears to be safe, in moderation, and there are no known risks or side effects.  However, there is always a potential risk for side effects and interactions with any medicine or dietary supplement.  We recommend that you contact your physician or health-care professional before adding Mangosteen to your regular diet, especially if you have a medical condition or take any other drugs, herbs or supplements.

No serious side effects have been reported from the use of Mangosteen juice or Mangosteen extracts.

No serious long-term effects have been reported to date.  However, there could be some risk for people with certain conditions. Be sure to consult your doctor before taking Mangosteen, especially if you have are being treated for any medical condition.

• Mangosteen may reduce the production of essential fats.
• Mangosteen contains sugar and diabetics should use caution before adding juice to their diet.
• Mangosteen appears to block the effect of naturally produced histamines.  This is good news for those suffering with allergies, but the suppression of histamines can cause a disruption in essential metabolic responses.
• Antioxidants may interfere with the action of certain chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapies used in cancer treatment.

Clearly much more long-term research with human clinical trials needs to be conducted before we will know all of the benefits and/or all of the risks associated with ingesting Mangosteen.  In the meantime, do consult your doctor before beginning a regular Mangosteen regimen.

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The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or health care provider. You should not use information from this web site for the treatment of any health problem. As with any herbal or dietary supplement, talk to a heath care professional before making Mangosteen a part of your regular diet.

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