Evidence supporting the use of: African Mango
For the health condition: Fat Metabolism (poor)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
African Mango (Irvingia gabonensis) has gained popularity as a dietary supplement for weight loss and fat metabolism. Scientific interest in African Mango centers on its seed extract, which is thought to influence fat metabolism by affecting adipogenesis, leptin levels, and other metabolic pathways. Several small-scale randomized controlled trials have been conducted, with some studies reporting modest reductions in body weight, waist circumference, and improvements in blood lipid profiles among overweight or obese participants taking African Mango extract compared to placebo.
However, the quality of available studies is generally low, with limitations such as small sample sizes, short study durations (often 4-12 weeks), potential conflicts of interest, and heterogeneous study protocols. Meta-analyses and systematic reviews suggest that while there may be a statistically significant effect on body weight and fat metabolism markers, the magnitude is small and the clinical relevance remains uncertain. Furthermore, the mechanisms by which African Mango might influence fat metabolism are not fully elucidated.
In summary, while there is some scientific evidence supporting the use of African Mango extract for improving fat metabolism and weight loss, the evidence is limited and of low quality. More rigorous, large-scale, and independent clinical trials are needed before definitive conclusions can be drawn about its efficacy.
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artichoke
barberry
biotin
canola oil
capsaicinoids
choline
cinnamon
Coleus forskohlii
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
dandelion
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fenugreek
flavonols
forskohlii root
garcinia
ginger
glucomannan
guggul
hesperetin
hydroxycitric acid
kelp
l-carnitine
lecithin
linoleic acid (LA)
lipase
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
Milk thistle
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
palmitate
pantethine
phospholipids
black ginger
vitamin B
Zinc
bile salt
polyphenols
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
3-desoxy-7-KETO-DHEA
apple cider vinegar
avocado
Alpha methyl tetradecylthioacetic acid
beta-hydroxybutyrate
Berberis (unspecified)
chia seed
capric acid
cardarine
carqueja
capsinoids
coconut oil
coriander
capsaicin
capsiate
cha de bugre
diacylglycerol
dihydrocapsiate
evodiamine
ephedrine
flavanones
fucoxanthin
forskolin
grains of paradise
gymnemic acids
Higenamine
isomaltulose
lipstatin
Legume protein
macadamia
Monounsaturated fat
oolong tea
Oleoylethanolamide
phaseolamin
Palatinose
Perperine
Pinolenic acid
Rauwolscine
robusta coffee
Synephrine
Tetradecylthioacetic acid
Thylakoid
Ursolic Acid
Wakame
Walnut
Yohimbine
Other health conditions supported by African Mango
Appetite (excessive)Cholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Metabolic Syndrome
Triglycerides (high)
Weight Loss