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African Mango and Reduced Body Weight

Research synthesisModerate evidenceMixed effect size3 studies · 3 beneficial · 0 neutral · 0 harmful

Across 3 studies (all meta-analyses or systematic reviews), all reported statistically significant beneficial effects of African mango (Irvingia gabonensis) supplementation on reduced body weight. Effect sizes were mixed (small to large), with two studies reporting small effects and one reporting a large effect. The median study duration was 84 days (12 weeks), and the evidence primarily comes from overweight and obese adult populations.

  • Studied populations: overweight and obese adults

Caveats: Available evidence is overwhelmingly positive — clinical literature in this area is subject to publication bias (null-result studies are less likely to be published or indexed). Evidence base is small (only 3 studies) — conclusions should be considered preliminary. No standardized dose or form data were reported across studies, limiting practical guidance. Effect sizes varied from small to large, indicating inconsistency in the magnitude of benefit.

Generated May 15, 2026
Time to effect
Median: 2.8 months · IQR 2.8 months–2.8 months · Range 2.8 months–2.8 months — Reported in 1 of 3 studies
Safety in these studies
3 of 3 papers
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