Irvingia gabonensis

Irvingia gabonensis has been used for its nutritional value for more than 2 centuries in western and central Africa. Only recently has Irvingia risen in popularity in western cultures. Irvingia is a West African tree which is more commonly known as the wild mango tree or the bush mango. Irvingia has risen in popularity because recent studies have shown it has significant benefits when it comes to weight loss, high cholesterol and elevate blood sugar levels. More

Clinical research to date suggests that Irvingia gabonensis at a dose of 150 mg twice daily is a safe, effective method to lose excess body fat and fight components of the metabolic syndrome. Without access to these appetite-controlling neurons, it no longer matters how much leptin is present in the bloodstream. More

The effect of Irvingia gabonensis seeds on body weight and blood lipids of obese subjects in Cameroon Judith L Ngondi, Julius E Oben* and Samuel R Minka 2. More