Evoked Potential. Evoked potential (EP) tests are electrical diagnostic studies that can show if there is a slowing of messages in various parts of the brain. They often provide evidence of scarring along nerve pathways not apparent any other way.

Cerebrospinal Fluid. Cerebrospinal fluid, sampled by a spinal tap or lumbar puncture, is tested for levels of certain immune system proteins and for the presence of a staining pattern of antibodies called oligoclonal bands. These bands indicate an immune response within the central nervous system. Oligoclonal bands are found in the spinal fluid of 90-95% of people with MS. However, they are present in other diseases as well, so oligoclonal bands alone cannot be relied on as positive proof of MS.

Blood Tests. While there is no definitive blood test for MS, blood tests can positively rule out other causes for various neurologic symptoms, such as Lyme disease, a group of diseases known as “collagen-vascular diseases”, certain rare hereditary disorders, and AIDS.

The Diagnosis of MS
The basic “rule” for diagnosing MS requires both of the following:

• Objective evidence of at least two areas of myelin loss, or demyelinating lesions, “separated in time and space.” This means lesions have occurred in different places within the brain, spinal cord, or optic nerve—at different points in time.
• All other diseases that can cause similar neurologic symptoms have been objectively ruled out.

Until “1” and “2” have been satisfied, a physician will not be able to make a definite diagnosis of MS. Waiting in limbo is extremely trying. Receiving an incorrect diagnosis may be even worse. Depending on the clinical problems present when a person sees a physician, one or more of the tests we’ve described might be done. Sometimes tests are done several times over a period of months, to help gather needed information. A definite MS diagnosis satisfies the McDonald criteria, named for the distinguished neurologist W. Ian McDonald who sparked a recent Society-supported effort to make the diagnostic process for MS faster and more precise.

The Role of Mangosteen
Multiple sclerosis is the leading cause of neurological disability in young adults. It usually strikes between 20 and 50 years of age with a peak of age 30, and women are afflicted twice as often as men. The central nervous system, meaning the brain and the spinal cord, is the target of this disease which is both inflammatory and autoimmune in nature. Other diseases which belong to the autoimmune category are rheumatoid arthritis, some forms of hypothyroidism and lupus. While the absolute cause of MS is still not clear, more than 20 infectious agents, both viruses and bacteria, have been linked to its occurrence.

The xanthones in mangosteen juice have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that appear to work by diminishing the damage of inflammation both during and between attacks. Additionally, experiments focusing on its antioxidant qualities have yielded protective effects upon the myelin sheaths when they are attacked by the immune system. Finally, the antimicrobial protection of mangosteen can prevent the initial infections that lead to MS as well as prevents recurrent urinary tract and bedsore infections in patients with advanced disease.

Xanthone Juice™ is the first and only dietary product with the highest xanthone content.. Manufactured in North America, under the strictest guidelines of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it is made up of only the highest quality mangosteen mixed with delicious fruits and extracts.

The first commercial product in the Philippines using the whole mangosteen fruit, Xanthone Juice’s concentrated formula allows for more of xanthones’ health benefits with smaller doses -maximizing dosage efficiency while providing options for stronger dosaging when deemed necessary. Since the xanthones in mangosteen are  fat-soluble, Xanthone Juice should be taken with a meal or snack, either just before, during, or after eating, to allow for maximum absorption.

We at Xanthone Juice Corp. are dedicated to forwarding the cause of natural health and healing that is based on hard and exacting science. We hope you enjoy the special formulation we prepare in our North American facility.

Disclaimer
The material and content contained in this brochure is for general health information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Readers should not rely exclusively on information provided here for their own health needs. All specific medical questions should be presented to your own health care provider.

References
Finsand, K. J. “Mangosteen Desk Reference”
Templeman, J. F. “A Doctor’s Challenge: A Mangsteen Solution”, (2003)
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (http://www.nationalmssociety.org)