Mangosteen vs. Acai Berry – A comparison
Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by admin in MonaVie EMV
The acai berry is considered to be a magical berry to the people of Brazil. Being found in the Amazonian forests, extracted from the acai palm tree, this berry is small, round and purple in color, resembling a grape. The mangosteen is another exotic fruit found growing in Southeast Asia in places like Thailand, Malaysia and Myanmar. It is also purple in color on the outside and white on the inside, and is a little larger than the acai berry. The acai berry has many beneficial properties that help us lead healthier lives. It is rich in antioxidants and essential amino acids that aid in cell regeneration. The high levels of antioxidants promote anti aging properties as well helps kill cancer cells. Mangosteen consists of a hard rind and the tannins present in the rind have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. These properties help in irritable bowels and other skin problems.
The antioxidants present in the acai berry are in the form of anthocyanins and those present in the mangosteen are in the form of xanthones. The antioxidant levels in the acai berry is said to be higher, however this is not a confirmed fact. But the truth is the anthocyanins present in the acai berry has the property of fighting cancer cells and also helps prevent diseases like Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other prevalent heart diseases. This is not necessarily a property of the mangosteen fruit. The antioxidant present in mangosteen has antihistamine properties.
In order to compare the two fruits efficiently it is necessary to consider what conditions one wants to treat. For conditions related to digestive and other stomach disorders, the acai berry has been proven to be most effective. It is a rich source of fiber which promotes digestion and colon cleansing. It also has a high level of phytosterols, which provide the benefits of reducing the blood plasma and LDL. Although mangosteen, containing xanthones can also help stomach inflammation, the acai berry has still proven to be a better alternative.
For eye disorders, the acai berry easily wins over. It contains beta-carotine and is also a rich source of vitamin C thereby helping improve eye sight. This is not the case in mangosteen which hasn’t proved to be of much assistance for those who have problems with their eye sight.
When it comes to mental clarity and energy, the acai berry proves more beneficial again. It contains a high amount of Omega 3, 6, 9 and vitamin B which also helps one get relieved of insomnia. The mangosteen fruit is found to be reasonably effective. Even in the case of energy boosting, the acai berry is put on top. It is a rich source of vitamins, beta-carotene, and vitamins B, C, D and E. It is definitely a better alternative for energy boosting as well.
The acai berry has proven to be the super berry and easily wins over many berries of its kind. But maximum benefits are obtained by making a healthy combination the two fruits as well as other fruits in ones diet. Nature is the best healer, and what better way to heal than trying out these delicious fruits, each unique and tangy in taste!
