Posted by  KRistin Burton, Florida on 03/12  at  03:09 PM

SEnd me an email at and I will forward you all the information thus far about mangosteen and cancer. it’s impressive but we make NO Claims.

Posted by  concerned, florida on 03/12  at  12:49 PM

I actually agree that the orac score means nothing.  It was just a way to compare xango to other juices.  How about my previous questions? Also,a doctor in Michigan is testing xango on pregnant women.  If we do not understand the potential of this juice and it claims to eradicate cancer cells, how can we give it to the most vulnerable of humans? Does it cross the placenta?

Posted by  Kristin Burton, Lakeland, FL on 03/11  at  09:28 PM

THe AP report using ORAC score does
even begin to measure the potential of this juice. 
ORAC is NOT science! ORAC is a score that can be manipulated easily to meet the needs of the person paying for the
test.  I can add a tablespoon of DIRT to mangosteen juice and increase the ORAC. 
If the pseudo-science of ORAC is
the only method AP used to measure the anti-oxidant potential of the juice, then we cannot and should not judge the juice by that test!  Just because we can’t yet measure the true potential of this juice does not mean we should wait
around until some long study proves what we already know.Interesting how you would believe what ONE article in the paper says as fact.

Posted by  concerned, florida on 03/11  at  02:30 PM

The original report stated that it is “full of antioxidants”…well the report by AP stated that it is average.  I proved your point? What was your point? Drugs are used for a specific purpose to treat a specific ailment.  Drugs are not antioxidants.  Are you comparing Xango to a drug? What is the specific ailment that Xango treats and how does it work?  Drugs have side effects. If Xango is as powerful as a drug it should have side effects.  These are good questions that any patient should ask and that any health provider should answer.  What was the juice used for in the hospital setting?

Posted by  Kristin Burton, LAkeland, FL on 03/10  at  11:02 PM

Mr. Concerned not only do I have a working knowledge of pharmacology AND the scientific method, I went to college for 6 years studying biology and medical technology. I am also one of the few people who has actually worked in a hospital lab with mangosteen juice.  You proved my point… drugs have little to do with ORAC score.  ORAC is psuedo-science - ask anyone who really knows.  The anti-oxidant ORAC score of mangosteen is irrelvant because it does not measure the true potential of the juice anymore than it measures the true potential of a pharmacuetical drug.

Posted by  cocerned, florida on 03/10  at  06:14 PM

I meant their orac score is not useful...because that is not the desired effect. Here is another link to the report:
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fruit4mar04,1,3879296.story

Posted by  concerned, florida on 03/10  at  02:22 PM

I do not mean to insult anyone on this board, I just ran across some information that was pertinent to this discussion.  I do not appreciate your caustic remarks.  The orac score measures the amount of antioxidants in the product.  The reporter said it was chock full…well it wasn’t.  It is run of the mill.  The scientific evidence on the benefit of antioxidants is still under investigation.  God put many things on this earth, we have yet to explore them.  That exploration involves a process.  You claim to have patients, yet you do not know the basic scientific method or a working knowledge of pharmacology.  All drugs are not antioxidants….so there orac score is not useful.

Posted by  Kristin Burton, Lakeland, Florida on 03/09  at  10:16 AM

Dear Mr. Concerned, We had hoped you had given up on trying to show us that we had an average product rather than the amazing product we know we have.
Your latest comment once again shows your narrow mindedness and inability to trust that god has put something on this earth to help us. The ORAC score you quote in your comment is irrelavant. There is LOTS more to Mangosteen than just ORAC.  It’s obvious by the way the juice actually works.  It performs miracles in many bodies.  We dont know exactly how sometimes.  However, I can tell you that ORAC does not have a lot to do with DIRECT anti-inflammatory abililty.. a place where mangosteen outshines ANY juice out there.  By the way, the ORAC score of ALL drugs is ZERO!

Posted by  concerned, florida on 03/08  at  10:33 PM

On a scale of molecular weight, XanGo’s antioxidants measured 14,884 “micromoles” per liter — slightly higher than cranberry juice, but lower than black cherry and less than half the power of blueberry juice. Apple juice finished last in this test.

“In terms of its antioxidant capacity, XanGo is in the middle of the pack,” said Balz Frei, the institute’s director and chairman.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hxQb2gME5yA_jVo6atnUEJmmmwGwD8UMP80G0

Posted by  concerned with bad reporting, florida on 02/07  at  10:18 PM

I have no doubt that you think it works for you.  However, a consumer should know that there are no clinical trials that prove it works. I have no right to tell people what not to buy, I can only hope that they have the proper information to make the correct choice for themselves. That is all I have to say...good luck with your endeavor

Posted by  Edric Zaruba, California on 02/06  at  05:49 PM

I know you have not attacked me or any others and that you are well educated and intentioned. MLMs get a log of grief due to some flimflam companies historically and it is easy to get defensive at times, sorry if I seemed a little testy. We (Xango and Distributers) really want to do this right. We feel the product has helped us and want to share it with others to see if it helps them too. If it does, there is certainly nothing wrong with a little commission. If I had a store and sold nutritional supplements you can be sure I would make a profit on the sale and I would also advertise my store. It’s the same thing only is my distributorship instead of my store and I only have one product… One that I believe works.

Posted by  Edric Zaruba, California on 02/06  at  05:48 PM

Concerned…
The warnings are not Xango specific, they are blanket statements to include various brands of mangosteen. If you read the whole page I believe you will see the implied differences that can exist between brands and the context of the warnings. Re. Dr. creditability I assume you recognize Dr. Tootla? Board certified in many countries he is a legend in his field. I do not think he would jeopardize his accreditation by affiliation with Xango. He will be the first to tell you he can not prove mangosteen will do anything. He can only share his observations in regards to the 1000 plus patients he has used it with.

Posted by  Guy Howerton, Tampa, FL on 02/06  at  02:59 PM

I’m the one whose prostate problems were cured; turns out Xango also helps with COPD (I know from experience); doesn’t cure it, but sure makes quality of life MUCH better.  To all you negative people:  You see that we can help others and make a good income doing it.  You’re just jealous because you don’t have the guts to charge out.  Quit your negativity and leave us alone.

Guy Howerton, COLONEL, U.S. Army (Ret’d)

Posted by  Kristin Burton, Lakeland, Florida on 02/06  at  12:00 PM

Hey Guys, it’s time to let this go.  We will never convince Mr. Concerned of anything and we should be using our time and knowledge to help others instead of fighting this guy. He can wait around for all the science to have it’s i’s dotted and T’s crosses.  In the meantime, I am drinking and reccommending a safe all natural juice that I have seen miraculous results with over 85% of my patients. I am going to focus on them and continuing to help them achieve optimum health!  Kristin Burton Holistic Wellness Coach.

Posted by  concerned with bad reporting, florida on 02/05  at  08:35 PM

Edric, I watched the stories on Xango.  I perused the studies.  Fortunately, I understand the science behind those articles.  I have not attacked you personally, nor have I tried to guess your background or your impact on humanity.  All my concern was aimed at the reporting and the claims.  While searching the net I came across several juices that have the same claims.  Here is a video I found on a Canadian news channel:

http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2007/01/goji.html

Posted by  concerned with bad reporting, florida on 02/05  at  08:18 PM

Edric, how did you come up with the fact that those warnings support mangosteen? Here it is again in english: 
“Literature Summary and Critique
There is no clinical data available to support the beneficial effects of mangosteen in humans.”
And:
“Drink mangosteen juice if you enjoy the taste.  But until human studies are completed, claims that mangosteen juice can cure arthritis or any other disease are just that-undocumented claims.”
Xango has equal amounts of carbs as apple juice. The difference is the serving size.  Regarding the doctors, only one is credible and he does not have evidence to back his claims or the Mayo clinic and Sloan Kettering would have to retract their statements.

Posted by  edric Zaruba, california on 02/05  at  01:17 AM

Concirned…
I see where you are getting your information now. Thanks for the web links. The mangosteen disclaimers are very general to include all brands of mangosteen and not just Xango. Good information especially because some brands unlike Xango have a very high sugar content. In addition some brands are primarily apple juice, yet have water as the main ingredient. Thats expensive water. Cleaver labels to mislead the public is what you won’t get with Xango. Im glad to see that sloan ketering actually took the time to post a compilation of studies regarding mangosteen. Very nice.

Posted by  edric Zaruba, california on 02/05  at  12:07 AM

Concerned…
“Edric, there are no studies on Xango so how can I research the product?” How about getting a hold of Dr. Sam Walters who holds a Master of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Clinical Nutrition and a Bachelor’s in Bio-Nutrition, he’s also a Diplomat of The American Council in Applied Clinical Nutrition, or better yet Find Dr. Amod Tootla, he is a world-renowned board certified cancer surgeon and leading scientist. Although he has a background in allopathic medicine, he has used mangosteen juice with more than 1000 of his patients. Both Dr.s travel and hold public seminars where you could ask plenty of scientific questions.

Posted by  concerned with bad reporting, florida on 02/03  at  09:12 PM

My original concern was with the reporting of a product without research.  The reporter failed to mention Xango does not have studies to prove it has health benefits.  Getting a grip on your own health is not easy, especially if you are not fed the correct information. The pubmed studies only prove that xanthones should get a closer look.  They DO NOT show that it is effective in humans. 
http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/69295.cfm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mangosteen/AN01197
Some statements made in this forum about anecdotal evidence should be taken with a grain of salt and not used as definitive proof of a product. If you have questions ask your doctor or a registered dietician for advice.

Posted by  concerned with bad reporting, florida on 02/03  at  09:01 PM

Kristin, my concern was about the reporter giving bad information to the public.  I do not think that is a waste of my time.  The job of a reporter is to research all avenues before talking about it.  How I decide to help humanity is my business.  But, to alleviate your concern, I volunteer at a Catholic hospital to do free blood pressure screening, talks on diabetes, talks on prenatal care, and help with school physicals in the Hispanic population.  I also spent a year in Mexico volunteering with AIDS patients.

Posted by  concerned with bad reporting, florida on 02/03  at  07:38 PM

Kris wrote : “I’ve also stopped using sinus medications because allergies aren’t a problem for me anymore. I rarely use Advil and am totally off any OTC sleep aids. It has also leveled out my monthly cycles and dealt effectively with my PMS. Probably the most significant thing for me is a drop in my cholesterol from 160 to 144.” How can you not see that you are IMPLYING that Xango helped with these ailments?  I know the company does not make these statements, but you, a distributor, certainly are.  By the way, how can it get rid of your allergies AND boost the immune system?

Posted by  concerned with bad reporting, florida on 02/03  at  06:19 PM

Edric, there are no studies on Xango so how can I research the product?  My concern was that you guys were quoting the studies on mangosteen and xanthones out of context. Those studies do not prove Xango works in humans.  If you want proof take the studies to any research university pharmacology department and ask if those studies prove Xango works.  Then ask if it proves xanthones work in the body.  If your response is that the only proof you need is what you see, then our interaction is an exercise in futility.  Those studies are step 2 in a 40 step process to determine if it works, that is what makes cancer research so difficult.  The scientific method tries to eliminate testimonials as much as it can.  They are not dependable.

Posted by  concerned with bad reporting, florida on 02/03  at  06:15 PM

Edric, there are no studies on Xango so how can I research the product?  My concern was that you guys were quoting the studies on mangosteen and xanthones out of context. Those studies do not prove Xango works in humans.  If you want proof take the studies to any research university pharmacology department and ask if those studies prove Xango works.  Then ask if it proves xanthones work in the body.  If your response is that the only proof you need is what you see, then our interaction is an exercise in futility.  Those studies are step 2 in a 40 step process to determine if it works, that is what makes cancer research so difficult.  The scientific method tries to eliminate testimonials as much as it can.  They are not dependable.

Posted by  Kris LaRose, Florida on 02/02  at  05:38 PM

“XanGo on the other hand makes no therapeutic claims nor do the distributors that sell it”.  However, this blog is full of testimonial claims…

To clarify: XanGo the COMPANY makes NO CLAIMS and instructs their distributors not to make any. What you are reading here are PERSONAL EXPERIENCES of people who drink the juice which is different from making a CLAIM. They are simply sharing what their OWN experience has been NOT telling you that this juice will cure YOUR health problem.

Posted by  Kristin Burton, Florida on 02/02  at  12:43 PM

MR. Concerned…
You seem so determined to keep people from seeking nutritional support for thier health challenges.  Mangosteen has been shown to be safe and natural.  The FDA sees to it very successfully that no one makes any false claims about this product or any other for that matter.  You seem to be using an unusual amount of time and energy to prove your point which isnt convincing anyone of anything.  Why not use that time to volunteer at the local hospice facility where you will see first hand people suffering.  How about use that passion to help them in their last days?  You will certainly create more of an impact there than in this forum.