African Mango Seed Extract: Irvingia gabonensis, Explained

African mango is a fruit tree from western and central Africa, and its seed extract is used in supplements. This guide covers the tree, what the small human studies found, how well the extract is tolerated and where it sits on the Sugar Reset label.

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The tree

What Is African Mango Seed Extract?

African mango (Irvingia gabonensis) is a fruit-bearing tree native to western and central Africa, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements explains. Supplements use an extract of its seed. Despite the name, it is a different tree from the common mango sold in supermarkets.

What the studies looked at

Human trials of the extract are few, and all are small. They suggest possible modest reductions in body weight and waist size, and the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says larger trials are needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.

NIH ODS fact sheet

How well it is tolerated

"Irvingia gabonensis extract appears to be well tolerated," the same fact sheet says. The mild effects reported in studies include headache, trouble sleeping and gas. As with any supplement, check with a doctor first if you take medicine.

NIH ODS fact sheet

In Sugar Reset

African Mango Seed Extract in Sugar Reset

On the label

The label prints it as "African Mango (Irvingia gabonesis) Seed Extract", the fourth ingredient of the 200 mg proprietary blend, after maca, grape seed and guarana. Because blend ingredients are listed by weight, it is among the larger shares of the blend; the label does not print its amount.

More on the formula

The sales page lists African mango among the six ingredients it describes in detail. All 23 ingredients are on the Sugar Reset ingredients page. To see the packs, use the Sugar Reset order page.

Q&A

African Mango Seed Extract: Questions and Answers

What is African mango seed extract?

An extract of the seed of Irvingia gabonensis, a fruit-bearing tree native to western and central Africa.

Is African mango the same as mango?

No. Despite its name, Irvingia gabonensis is a different tree from the common mango.

Is African mango extract safe?

The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says it appears to be well tolerated, with mild effects such as headache, trouble sleeping and gas reported in studies. Check with a doctor first if you take medicine.

What did studies of African mango find?

The few human trials, all small, suggest possible modest reductions in body weight and waist size, and the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says larger trials are needed.

How much African mango is in Sugar Reset?

The label lists African mango seed extract fourth in the 200 mg proprietary blend, without its own amount.

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