Getting a slimmer, sexier body seems to be the search of almost everyone and that probably explains the steadily growing market of dietary supplements all over the world. Bottled mangosteen extract, pu reés, and juices are now capturing an audience when it comes to aids for losing weight. The mangosteen has been reported to treat musco-skeletal and joint problems, skin conditions, respiratory ailments, blood control problems, allergies, and infections. It also contains a new class of potent anti-oxidants called Xanthones, concentrated in the fruit’s thick, purple rind. The health benefits are yet to be evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA), but many testimonials show how taking one to three ounces of mangosteen juice a day has worked wonders for one’s health.