There have been those who have reported their experiences with mangosteen and stomach cancer, and who add support to the widely held view of mangosteen’s health benefits. While there is not yet a true cure for cancer in traditional or alternative medicine, mangosteen and stomach cancer can help relieve the side effects experienced in extreme cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy and strengthen general health to prevent cancer from returning. In addition to the extreme weight loss experienced by many cancer patients, those with stomach cancer may find it particularly difficult to consume enough to maintain their strength. Stories about mangosteen and stomach cancer indicate that the fruit may improve vitality and help cancer patients gain weight and feel better.

While the juice may or may not deliver miraculous results, experiences with mangosteen and stomach cancer show a positive effect on general health. Many cancer patients find treatment to be nearly as debilitating as the disease itself, and mangosteen contains the active ingredient, xanthones, which provide antioxidant protection and health benefits. It has been shown that antioxidants are essential ingredients for general health, since they preserve the body from decay and can strengthen the immune system, empowering the body to fight its own illnesses. Experience with mangosteen and stomach cancer shows an additional benefit that the fruit’s effect on general health can help prevent cancer from returning after it has been treated. Antioxidants prevent pollutants in the environments from effecting DNA and cell integrity, which are the main causes of most types of cancers.

Those who have experience with mangosteen and stomach cancer may or may not have a preference for the form of the fruit; some may take capsules, the fruit, or the juice. Mangosteen juice and capsules are widely available and contain the rind which has the greatest concentration of xanthones.