Mangosteen is a type of fruit that may have several medicinal benefits. This eMedTV Web article offers a complete overview of this product, including information on its possible medicinal properties, potential side effects, and general safety concerns.
It is not known what side effects may occur with mangosteen. This eMedTV page explains why there is little information available about the possible side effects and describes one potentially serious side effect that may be linked to mangosteen juice.
As this eMedTV segment explains, there is currently not enough quality information available to recommend a safe and effective dosage of mangosteen. This article offers more detailed dosing information, including tips on using this product.
Currently, there are no known drug interactions with mangosteen. However, as this eMedTV page explains, this does not mean that no drugs will cause negative interactions with the product; it just means that these interactions are not yet known.
As this eMedTV page explains, some of the possible health benefits of mangosteen include treating or preventing conditions such as arthritis and cancer. This article further discusses the other uses of mangosteen and explains how it may work.
This eMedTV page addresses the question, "Does mangosteen work?" Although the product is claimed to have several medicinal benefits, more research is necessary to prove the effectiveness of this supplement for any use.
Mangosteen may not be safe for people who have certain allergies or a chronic medical condition. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at other mangosteen safety concerns and explains why this product is not closely regulated.
There is not enough information available to determine whether mangosteen is safe for pregnant women. This eMedTV resource further discusses pregnancy and mangosteen, explaining why this "natural" product may not be safe for pregnant women.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, it is not known if it is safe for nursing women to use mangosteen. This article further discusses breastfeeding and mangosteen, and explains why it is not known how mangosteen might affect a nursing baby.
This eMedTV Web page explains that the exact effects of a mangosteen overdose are not known. In fact, it is not known if an overdose on mangosteen is even possible. However, you should still seek prompt medical care if you have taken too much mangosteen.
