I have suffered with low-grade depression called dysthymia for years. Can the mangosteen help me?
it is unclear, as yet, why the mangosteen helps with mood disorders 9anxiety, panic, depression). However, reports of positive results are too numerous to discount. I believe that the mangosteen, which affects serotonin uptake, may also be involved in altering the levels of other neurotransmitter as well. The neurotransmitters which pass data from neuron in the brain are phenolic in structure, as are the xanthones. While severe depression and even bipolar patients have reported favorable results using the fruit, I do not recommend that patients refuse or discontinue the medications in favor of using the mangosteen. Where no medications have been prescribed, it makes sense to use the fruit alone. But in all other cases, it should be added to the medications until its effects can be easily observed. At that time, drug regimens can be modified under a physicians guidance. Three times a day usage is necessary when treating mood disorders. For dosage information, please refer to the booklet
