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I am being pestered by someone who has Celiac, to try a Mangosteen fruit product. Hers is sold under the brand name Zangosteen (sp. is probably wrong). She says it will give me energy and many other things. But, before I pay $45 a bottle, I want to know if anyone else has tried it or is still taking it and what their feelings are on this product. Thank you.

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I know someone who is a chemist that has studied the mangostene fruit. He said that there is some validity to the claims of helping with health problems, although they are exaggerated and the stuff is WAY more expensive than it should be. He said the fruit is actually dirt cheap. Some people get good results because it really is helping them, but it is not a wonder cure.

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Thank you lonewolf. I am not looking for a wonder cure, but am trying everything possible just to get some of my original energy back. I just would like a little better quality of life and I don't mean diamonds, etc LOL. She swears by this stuff, but $45 seems awful steep.

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Armetta -- SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!! I had a patient who bought a CASE of the stuff -- it did NOTHING for her! I think it's just a lot of hype! P.S. I think you're great! Love, Lynne

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Thanks Lynn for the advice. I will save my money. And I also think that you are absolutely GREAT and a real asset to this forum. Keep up the good work. HUGS

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I am being pestered by someone who has Celiac, to try a Mangosteen fruit product. Hers is sold under the brand name Zangosteen (sp. is probably wrong). She says it will give me energy and many other things. But, before I pay $45 a bottle, I want to know if anyone else has tried it or is still taking it and what their feelings are on this product. Thank you.

You may want to try one of the pomagranite juices. I like the one with blueberries and have also found it mixed with cherry and plain. It has a lot of vitamins and antioxidants and at $3 a bottle is not as cost prohibitive.

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I am being pestered by someone who has Celiac, to try a Mangosteen fruit product. Hers is sold under the brand name Zangosteen (sp. is probably wrong). She says it will give me energy and many other things. But, before I pay $45 a bottle, I want to know if anyone else has tried it or is still taking it and what their feelings are on this product. Thank you.

I don't have information about this specific product, but it kinda sounds like the next fad or gimmick. Sort of reminds me of the hype behind products like chitosan (sp?) or sea silver, supposedly the miracle cure-alls at the time.

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