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On average, they may help you lose 3–9% of your body weight compared with a placebo (56Trusted Source (healthline.com)A 2003 meta-analysis of studies found that people taking orlistat for 12 months in combination with lifestyle changes saw a 2.9% greater weight reduction than the placebo group (26Trusted Source (healthline.com)A 2008 survey noted that 33.9% of American adults trying to lose weight took dietary supplements (1Trusted (healthline.com)On average, they experienced 28 pounds (12.8 kg) of weight loss, a 6.4-inch (16.2-cm) reduction in waist circumference, and a 6.3% dip in body fat (5Trusted Source (healthline.com)

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• IGOB131, a novel West African seed extract, reduces bodyweight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight patients in a double-blind placebo controlled study - PMC
  
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• Products – Data Briefs - Number 376-7 September 2020
  
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African Mango: Side Effects, Benefits, Dosage and Interactions

African mango is a tropical fruit native to Africa, Asia, Australia, and Madagascar. It is also known as "Mangosteen", Gobba (in Malaysia), Guava (in India) and "Brambleberry". Mangifera indica L. (the king of fruits) is its official name. Common names for this fruit include "mango", Indian gooseberry", papaya, custard apple, and "jackfruit". Its taste is similar to kiwi fruit, although slightly sweeter. It has been grown since antiquity for its medicinal and culinary uses.

The medicinal properties of the leaves include treatment for diarrhea, fevers, sore throats. As well as treating skin problems and eye infections. Other uses include making dye and soap.

Benefits:

African mango benefits:

• Antibacterial properties
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Aids digestion
• Preventing cancer
• Reduces cholesterol levels in the body

Side effects:

There are side effects that can occur when eating African mango. These side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation and allergy.

Dosage:

The single serving size of African mango ranges between 10g and 30g. There are two servings of African mango per day.

Interactions:

Before you eat African mango, take care to consult your doctor. Mangoes can also cause allergies in some people.

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