MangoSelect® (African Mango Seed Extract)

MangoSelect® is an African mango (Irvingia gabonensis) seed extract, a West African fruit seed traditionally used as a food thickener and now studied for weight management. The fiber-rich seed extract is positioned to support appetite control and body composition, though the overall evidence is modest and mixed.

MangoSelect is researched primarily for Weight Management and Metabolic Health. A systematic review of trials found African mango seed extract was associated with modest improvements in body weight and waist measures, though results are mixed.

The clinically studied dose is Commonly around 150 mg twice daily before meals. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, MangoSelect is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — digestive symptoms are most common. Mild gas, headache, or sleep difficulty have been reported. It may also interact with some medications. MangoSelect is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Possible interactions include: Diabetes medication — may affect blood sugar; monitor. Take fiber-rich extracts separately from other medications. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for MangoSelect as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.