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African mango supplements are touted to help shed pounds, but do they really work? “Long-term weight loss with African mango has not been proven,” said Tod Cooperman, MD, president of ConsumerLab.com, White Plains, NY, which evaluated the claims and science for African mango. “The evidence for weight loss with African mango, so far, is only from short-term studies conducted by one group of researchers financed by the product’s manufacturer,” Dr. Cooperman added.
In its report about African mango supplements, ConsumerLab.com reviewed the evidence, described the specific extracts of African mango seed used in studies, and noted potential side effects with African mango. African mango seed extracts have not yet been characterized well enough for ConsumerLab.com to test and approve any product. However, ConsumerLab.com points out that a variety of African mango extracts are currently sold, including many from suppliers in China. Consumers should check a product’s label to determine if it contains an extract similar to what has been clinically tested.
In a separate review, ConsumerLab.com, recently tested dozens of vitamin C supplements for both adults and children. Products were tested to determine if the amount of vitamin C was correct as labeled and if tablets properly disintegrated to release their ingredients. Many high quality products were identified, although the cost of obtaining an equivalent amount (500 mg) of vitamin C was found to range from as little as 1 cent to more than $2.
In its report about African mango supplements, ConsumerLab.com reviewed the evidence, described the specific extracts of African mango seed used in studies, and noted potential side effects with African mango. African mango seed extracts have not yet been characterized well enough for ConsumerLab.com to test and approve any product. However, ConsumerLab.com points out that a variety of African mango extracts are currently sold, including many from suppliers in China. Consumers should check a product’s label to determine if it contains an extract similar to what has been clinically tested.
In a separate review, ConsumerLab.com, recently tested dozens of vitamin C supplements for both adults and children. Products were tested to determine if the amount of vitamin C was correct as labeled and if tablets properly disintegrated to release their ingredients. Many high quality products were identified, although the cost of obtaining an equivalent amount (500 mg) of vitamin C was found to range from as little as 1 cent to more than $2.