The abstract mentions breast cancer but it's possible that, if this research pans out in humans, mangosteen may have an application in combating prostate cancer as well.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...ubmed_RVDocSum

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I made some researches about mangosteen because I'm not familiar with this kind of fruit.. It turned out (on my researches) that a mangosteen fruit has so many benefits. I also knew that it has already been generally accepted (and widely advertised) that mangosteen extract is useful in the treatment of arthritis, acid dyspepsia, fibromylagia, moderate asthma, otitis externa and eczema. Now, the latest findings indicate that mangosteen has - in addition to its antioxidant effects - antimicrobial actions that inhibit the progression of acne. Furthermore, it is highly effective against the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a bacterium responsible for staph infections.

I used a mangosteen extract to help manage a skin condition I used to have - a combination of eczema and psoriasis. I recounted my experience in the above link.

I think much of its benefits are due to its anti-inflammatory activity.

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