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African Mango in Sugar Defender Pro: The Metabolism Seed

By the Sugar Defender Pro Guide team · Updated · 3 min read

Short answer

African mango (Irvingia gabonensis) is a West African fruit whose seeds, called dika nuts, are a traditional food. Sugar Defender Pro includes it as a 'fat-burning agent'. Its seed extract was tested in placebo-controlled trials on body weight, including studies in Cameroon, and it is reviewed in the NIH ODS weight-management fact sheet.

Key takeaways

  • West African 'bush mango' or dika nut.
  • Official claim: fat-burning agent.
  • Tested in placebo-controlled weight trials.
  • Reviewed by the NIH ODS.

What it is

Irvingia gabonensis grows in the forests of West and Central Africa. The fruit is eaten fresh, and the seeds are ground into a thickener for soups.

The research

The official site lists a study on Irvingia gabonensis seeds and body weight and blood lipids in obese people in Cameroon. A 2009 randomized, placebo-controlled trial tested the seed extract IGOB131 on weight and metabolic markers. The NIH ODS reviews African mango and notes that more research is needed.

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Why it fits

Appetite and blood sugar swings feed each other. African mango's appetite support complements gymnema's effect on sweet cravings and coleus's metabolism role. See Sugar Defender Pro for weight loss.

Label position

African mango fruit extract is fourth in the 200 mg herbal blend. See the label.

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FAQ

Does African mango help with weight?

It has been studied for body weight; the NIH ODS says more research is needed.

Is African mango a real mango?

No, it is a different tree also called bush mango or dika nut.

Where is it on the label?

Fourth in the herbal blend.

Sources

  1. PubMed: Ngondi JL. Irvingia gabonensis seed extract (IGOB131) and body weight. Lipids Health Dis 2009
  2. NIH ODS: Dietary supplements for weight loss (African mango, green tea, guarana, raspberry ketone, Coleus forskohlii, capsaicin, carnitine)

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