An extract of Irvingia Gabonensis gives new hope to those seeking weight loss and improved health in a world where unhealthy food is so accessible. Also known as the African Mango, the extract’s main ingredient is produced by a tree found in tropical countries. These trees are mostly found in the rain forests of Cameroon, located in West Africa. The mangos have seeds and nuts from which the main ingredient is extracted. There are particular elements in the nuts that are especially important because they are also very good for our general health.
Various studies have confirmed the benefits of Irvingia Gabonensis. Early indications show Irvingia Gabonensis can produce significant weight loss with clinical results showing 28.1 pounds of weight loss (vs. the 1.5 lbs lost in the placebo group). Interesting, Irivingia users showed body fat decreased by 6.3%. Researchers point to Irvingia’s ability to produce these amazing weight loss results from the favorable changes in PPAR gamma, leptin, adiponectin or glycerol-3 phosphate dehydrogenase. The soluble fiber found in the Irvingia seed also works as a bulk-forming laxative which works to suppress appetites and help prevent constipation. metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized double-blind placebo controlled investigation. Judith L Ngondi, Blanche C Etoundi, Christine B Nyangono, Carl MF Mbofung and Julius E Oben. Laboratory of Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde, Yaounde, Cameroon. Lipids in Health and Disease 2009, 8:7doi:10.1186/1476-511X-8-7]
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One of the actions of Irvingia Gabonensis is to help control leptin, the hormone which has been blamed for virtually every weight loss struggle. Leptin levels increase due to a poor diet and lack of exercise.
The seed of the fruit of the African Mango has been demonstrated to lower body weight and reduce body fat. It does this by the following actions:
- Controlling the appetite by slowing the digestive process – delays stomach emptying. This results in slower carbohydrate absorption and helps prevent glucose spikes in the blood
- Lowering total cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing HDL levels
- Promoting the breakdown of fat
- Promoting hormones that support healthy blood glucose levels
- Reverses leptin resistance
- Increases the secretion of Adiponectin – increased adiponectin secretion has been linked to shrinkage of fat cells
Irvingia Gabonensis has been proven, through multiple clinical trials, to be one of the most powerful weight loss ingredients in the world. This OTC herbal product is available from your local health food store as well as online from reputable companies such as Life Extension and Swanson Health Products. You may find it combined with other weight loss aids in a single product or being sold by itself.
The dosage ranges from a low of 150mg bid (twice a day) before meals to 1000mg tid (three times per day) taken 30 minutes before meals. The lower dosage was a specifc extract called IGOB13, and was used in the 2009 study.