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African mango explained: what it is and side effects

African mango is a tree that produces fruit and is native to western and central Africa, according to the NIH. Its seed extract comes from the seed kernel of Irvingia gabonensis. Three products we reviewed list African mango, and none prints its individual amount.

By HowNook's Health desk · Updated

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Amounts the NIH names
No safety concerns were reported for amounts up to 3,150 mg a day for 10 weeks.
In the products we reviewed
3, none prints the amount

What african mango is

  • African mango seed extract comes from the seed kernel of Irvingia gabonensis.1
  • African mango is a tree that produces fruit.1
  • African mango is native to western and central Africa.1

How much african mango each product gives

Per serving, as each label prints it, against the amounts the NIH names

NIH: 3,150 mg per dose

Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend

GlucoTonicNot printed · at most 200 mg
Sugar DefenderNot printed · at most 200 mg
Glyco HarmonyNot printed · at most 200 mg

Before you take it

Side effects

  • African mango can cause headaches, sleeping problems, flatulence, and gas.2

Ask a doctor first

  • Ask a doctor before taking African mango if you have chronic kidney disease because it has been linked to kidney failure in one person with this condition.1
  • African mango's safety has not been well studied.2

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.

The 3 products we reviewed that list african mango

ProductForm and servingAfrican mango per servingOur scorePrice a bottleBuy
GlucoTonic#1 in blood sugar supportLiquid drops1 mlNot printedIn a 200 mg proprietary blend9.9$49Check price
Sugar Defender#3 in blood sugar supportLiquid drops1 mlNot printedIn a 200 mg proprietary blend9.5$49Check price
Glyco Harmony#5 in blood sugar supportLiquid drops1 mlNot printedIn a 200 mg proprietary blend9.3$49Check price
Prices checked Oct 5, 2026

Questions people ask

What is African mango?

African mango is a tree that produces fruit. The NIH says it is native to western and central Africa.

What is African mango seed extract?

African mango seed extract comes from the seed kernel of Irvingia gabonensis.

What are the side effects of African mango?

African mango can cause headaches, sleeping problems, flatulence and gas. Its safety has not been well studied.

Is African mango safe to take?

African mango's safety has not been well studied. Ask a clinician before starting.

What does the NIH say about African mango dosage?

No safety concerns were reported for African mango amounts up to 3,150 mg a day for 10 weeks. Its safety has not been well studied, so ask a clinician before starting.

Which products we reviewed contain African mango?

GlucoTonic, Sugar Defender and Glyco Harmony list African mango. Each includes it inside a 200 mg proprietary blend per 1 ml serving, without printing its individual amount.

Also in these products

All ingredients

Sources

The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.

  1. 1NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, WeightLoss HealthProfessionalods.od.nih.gov/factsheetschecked
  2. 2NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, WeightLoss Consumerods.od.nih.gov/factsheetschecked