XanGo Juice- a premium mangosteen beverage has anti-inflammatory properties, which could help prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese patients, according to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial.

The study found that the exotic "superfruit" mangosteen has lowered levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in overweight and obese people.

CRP is a marker used to measure inflammation levels, and a reduction in CRP may indicate a corresponding reduction in the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

The study performed by Dr. Jay Udani at Medicus Research in California also found that XanGo Juice has healthful properties for weight management.

"The reason why the scientific community is interested in probing inflammation is that it may be an early indicator of heart attack, stroke and diabetes, potentially even lung disease, skin conditions and arthritis. So, scientists test CRP as a first step in assessing an individual's level of inflammation, and then, in turn, they use that to help picture a patient's potential for these serious diseases," said Mike Pugh, a scientist at XanGo.

According to current perception of body fat, reducing inflammation may also assist in managing one's weight, which may have wellness benefits of its own.