I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis since I was 28. Every day I feel severe pain in all of my joints, especially in the morning. With these symptoms, I was forced to resign from my job because I can’t work like I normally could. I was so depressed because this job makes good money and I was in a management position.

I received treatment and took lots of medicines including prednisolone, which is in a class of drugs called steroids, to suppress the immune system from fighting the body’s own joints. The side effects of this drug include swollen face and body, fatigue, muscle weakness, nervousness etc. The condition worsens by exposure to cold weather.

Five months ago, I discovered this dietary supplement capsule from mangosteen. I did lots of research and read a lot of studies and decided to open my mind and take advantage of the beneficial properties of mangosteen. I thought that for ten years my symptoms has not gotten any better so it wouldn’t hurt to try. I also felt that this capsule is safer than all the drugs I was taking anyway because it’s made from natural ingredients that we eat regularly. So after I tried it for about a month, the pain in my shoulder joint had reduced very much, and as I continued using the capsule, the pain in my other joints also reduced dramatically. My condition continues to improve. I’ve also seen positive results in my blood work. As a result, my doctor gradually reduced the dose of prednisolone until there were no more serious symptoms. The doctor said my condition improves almost like normal. This is also due to the reduced dose prednisolone and its side effects.

Now I only have to take ¼ tablet of prednisolone instead of ½ or the whole tablet a day. I’m confident that I can stop taking all those drugs in the near future because I feel a lot better now. I used to consider doing knee replacement surgery as the doctor once suggested but I don’t think it’s necessary anymore. I have been praying for nothing else but to find a cure for my condition. I already found it.

Wanwanuch Sangsuthiseree, 41, Business owner, Education: Master degree, Utah State University