Mangosteen juice is not only popular for its sweet taste but also for its restorative and rejuvenating properties. When bought commercially, it is fairly expensive because a mangosteen tree takes up to 15 years to yield fruit. The juice is rich in vitamins B and C as well as phosphorus, iron and calcium. It therefore has a number of medicinal applications. Studies have revealed that people who ingest mangosteen juice on a regular basis generally enjoy holistic or all-round good health. Its beneficial effects are said to be noticeable in as little as four weeks of continued use.

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A study came out recently that discovered a key difference between people who are successful at losing weight and those who are not. The simple act of keeping a food diary was found to be responsible for losing twice as much weight as not keeping one. These findings will be will be published in the August issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and were funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health.