Ingredient guide: African mango
African Mango Extract in SodaBurn: What Irvingia Trials Show
African mango extract comes from the seeds of Irvingia gabonensis, a tree from West and Central Africa. SodaBurn lists it second of 21 names in a 15.47 mg blend, so it weighs at most 7.74 mg. A 2020 review of five small trials found that the one low-risk trial showed no significant difference.
- Name 2of 21 in the blend
- 7.74 mgmost it could weigh
- 5 trialsin the 2020 review, 4 at high risk of bias
- 0 trialsof SodaBurn itself
Written by the SodaBurn label deskUpdated
The basics
What is African mango extract (Irvingia gabonensis)?
African mango extract is made from the seeds of Irvingia gabonensis, a tree native to West and Central Africa. It is not the same fruit as the common mango. The SodaBurn label lists "African mango seed extract" second of 21 names in its blend.
It is one of the six ingredients named in the seller's sales page copy (SodaBurn sales page). The panel text lists 22 lines, and the label wins. The label prints no amount for African mango alone, only the blend total of 15.47 mg per 1 ml. We have not seen a photo of the panel, so check your bottle.
| Name on the label | African Mango Seed Extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Seed extract of Irvingia gabonensis, a West African tree |
| Place on the label | 2 of 21 names in the blend, in label order |
| Printed amount | Not printed. Name 2 of 21 in a 15.47 mg per 1 ml blend, so at most 7.74 mg per 1 ml |
| Daily Value | Not printed |
| Amount used in research | No source we read gives a comparison amount for this name |
| How the label compares | At most 7.74 mg per 1 ml of blend |
| Strength of evidence | Five small trials, four at high risk of bias; the one low-risk trial found no significant difference (Lee 2020); reviewers say it cannot be recommended as a weight loss aid (Onakpoya 2013) |
| Marketed or traditional use | Sold as a weight loss extract |
| Main caution | Headache and sleep difficulty were reported in the small trials. |
The number
How much African mango could one dropperful hold?
One dropperful holds at most 7.74 mg of African mango seed extract, and likely less. FDA rules list blend names from the heaviest to the lightest, so the name in place 2 can weigh at most 15.47 divided by 2 (21 CFR 101.36, Proprietary blends).
Only maca root extract, first in line, could weigh more. Second place still means a ceiling, not a measurement. The label could hold much less of it, and it prints nothing to tell.
The diagram shows each name as a bubble sized by its ceiling. Tap African mango, then flip the switch to see what an even split of the total would give.
The 21 names, in printed order
- 1Maca root extract≤ 15.5 mg
- 2African mango seed extract≤ 7.74 mg
- 3Grape seed extract≤ 5.16 mg
- 4Guarana seed extract≤ 3.87 mg
- 5Eleuthero root extract≤ 3.09 mg
- 6Astragalus root extract≤ 2.58 mg
- 7Green tea leaf extract≤ 2.21 mg
- 8Gymnema leaf extract≤ 1.93 mg
- 9Coleus forskohlii root extract≤ 1.72 mg
- 10Cayenne fruit extract≤ 1.55 mg
- 11Grapefruit seed≤ 1.41 mg
- 12Panax ginseng root extract≤ 1.29 mg
- 13Raspberry ketones≤ 1.19 mg
- 14L-glutamine≤ 1.1 mg
- 15L-tyrosine≤ 1.03 mg
- 16L-arginine≤ 0.97 mg
- 17Beta-alanine≤ 0.91 mg
- 18Monoammonium glycyrrhizinate≤ 0.86 mg
- 19GABA≤ 0.81 mg
- 20L-tryptophan≤ 0.77 mg
- 21L-carnitine HCl≤ 0.74 mg
Order and total come from the printed panel text quoted in the brief. Names are listed by descending weight (21 CFR 101.36, Proprietary blends), so the n-th name weighs at most 15.47 divided by n. The label prints no amount for any single name. Orange bubbles are plant extracts, teal are amino acids and related names, lime is other.
We did not find a trial dose we could read, so we draw no dose gap for this name. Our blend page explains the rule.
The evidence
Does African mango weight loss research hold up?
African mango weight loss research is thin and mixed. Reviewers have said it cannot be recommended as a weight loss aid.
A 2013 review found three small randomized trials, all poorly reported. They favored the extract, but with so few trials the effect is called unproven (Onakpoya 2013, African mango review). A 2020 meta-analysis pooled five trials. Four had a high risk of bias, and only one was low risk. The pooled result favored the extract, but the low-risk trial found no significant difference (Lee 2020, African mango meta-analysis).
A review of 54 trials judged that findings for Irvingia in three or fewer trials should be read with caution, and found too little proof for any herbal weight medicine (Maunder 2020, Herbal medicines for weight loss). The NIH adds that little is known about weight loss supplements overall (NIH ODS, Weight loss supplements).
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| Onakpoya (2013) | Three flawed trials; unproven; cannot be recommended (Onakpoya 2013, African mango review) |
| Lee (2020) | Five trials, four high risk; the low-risk one showed no gap (Lee 2020, African mango meta-analysis) |
| Review of 54 trials | Read Irvingia findings with caution (Maunder 2020, Herbal medicines for weight loss) |
| Study of SodaBurn | We found none |
None of this tests the bottle. Any finding belongs to the extract, at the dose and in the people studied.
Safety
What are African mango side effects?
African mango side effects in the small trials were headache and sleep difficulty (Onakpoya 2013, African mango review). The 2020 review called adverse events minor (Lee 2020, African mango meta-analysis).
Minor in short trials does not mean none for you, and these trials were small. We found no source on long-term use or on how the extract mixes with medicines. Ask your pharmacist about any medicine you take, as African mango sits alongside many other names in the blend.
- Keep taking prescribed medicine. Never stop or change it because of a supplement.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist first with diabetes medicine or insulin, blood thinners, blood pressure or heart medicine, stimulants, or seizure medicine.
- Ask first if you have liver or kidney disease, are pregnant or nursing, or have surgery soon.
- Chest pain, trouble breathing or fainting: call 911. Yellow skin or eyes or dark urine: see a doctor right away.
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What does this mean for the SodaBurn label?
It means the African mango line is a name, not a dose. Second place gives a high ceiling, but trials of the extract are weak, so the label cannot be read as a promise.
Weight care rests on eating, activity, sleep and stress care, at about 1 to 2 pounds a week (CDC, Steps for losing weight) (NIDDK, Safe weight-loss programs). See maca root (name 1), guarana and the side effects guide.
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Where do I read about the other SodaBurn ingredients?
Each ingredient group has its own page, with the label amount, the study amount and the cautions.
FAQ
SodaBurn questions people ask
What is African mango extract?
African mango extract comes from the seeds of Irvingia gabonensis, a tree from West and Central Africa. SodaBurn lists it as African mango seed extract, second of 21 names in the blend.
How much African mango is in SodaBurn?
The label does not say. The blend total is 15.47 mg per 1 ml and African mango is second, so it weighs at most 7.74 mg (21 CFR 101.36, Proprietary blends). The real amount is likely lower.
Does African mango help with weight loss?
Evidence is weak. A 2020 review of five trials found the one low-risk trial showed no significant difference (Lee 2020, African mango meta-analysis). A 2013 review said it cannot be recommended as a weight loss aid (Onakpoya 2013, African mango review).
What are African mango side effects?
Headache and sleep difficulty were reported in the small trials (Onakpoya 2013, African mango review). The 2020 review called adverse events minor (Lee 2020, African mango meta-analysis). We found no long-term safety data.
Is Irvingia gabonensis the same as a regular mango?
No. Irvingia gabonensis is a different tree from the common mango. The extract comes from its seeds, and the label names it African mango seed extract.
Does SodaBurn contain only African mango?
No. The label lists chromium plus 21 blend names, 22 lines in all. African mango is one name in the blend, second in printed order. The label wins over any shorter list.
Who should ask a doctor before taking it?
Anyone on medicine, with a medical condition, or pregnant or nursing should ask first. The product is for adults 18 and older. Use the fit check before you order.
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