10 Health Benefits of Mangosteen
Health Benefit #9: Prevents Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is associated with mental memory loss. This degenerative condition is more likely to occur with advanced age. Alzheimer’s occurs as a result of degeneration of brain cells, leading to compromised mental functions. An affected person may appear confused and have difficulties remembering events.
Part of the mechanism leading to degeneration of the cells of the brain is mediated by free radicals. The rich profile of polyphenols in mangosteen gives it powerful antioxidant properties as described earlier. This helps reduce the oxidative stress that builds up due to biological processes in the cells. Reduced oxidative stress decreases the degeneration of brain cells that usually characterize Alzheimer’s disease.
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