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Losing weight is a major concern for most people in the Western world. While it may
seem like losing fat is a simple matter of eating less and exercising more, the process
ends up being a lot more complicated for many. That's why dietary supplements and other weight
loss products are so popular. One supplement that has gotten a lot of attention in recent
months is African Mango Plus.
This dietary supplement is marketed as more than just a diet pill. Made from the fruit
of the African or bush mango, a fruit native to Africa and Southeast Asia, this product
promises to increase metabolism and energy levels, helping customers reduce fatigue.
Doctors and recent studies suggest that this product could be effective, but does it really
work? Here's a look at African Mango Plus, its customer satisfaction rating, and the
science behind this "diet pill."
The Bush Mango and Weight Loss The primary ingredient in African Mango Plus
comes from trees in the Irvingia genus. Despite the name, these plants aren't true mangoes.
In fact, they're more closely related to the passion flower. Also known as the wild mango,
they bear fruit that closely resembles the more common Indian mango, as well as an aromatic
nut commonly eaten in Gabon and other parts of western Africa.
This traditional food has historically been used to help maintain a healthy metabolism
and was recently studies for its potential weight loss benefits. A small 2005 study based
in Cameroon showed that people who took African mango three times per day over the course
of one month lost a statistically significant amount of weight. They also had lower levels
of bad and total cholesterol, reduced triglycerides, and a healthier metabolism.
A later study using a larger group of overweight volunteers produced even better results. People
who took African mango supplements had smaller waists, lower body weight and reduced levels
of body fat. They had more beneficial cholesterol, blood sugar, leptin, C-reactive protein and
adiponectin levels when compared to people who did not take African mango. These two
studies show that using this type of supplement could be a real help for weight loss.