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Dietary supplement

African Mango Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Emerald Labs

Capsule Category: Botanical With Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

African Mango is a dietary supplement by Emerald Labs with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol support, antioxidant support, liver health (fatty liver).Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Tocotriene Complex. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of African Mango by Emerald Labs

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

African Mango by Emerald Labs has 2 active ingredients: Tocotriene Complex (a form of vitamin E) and IGOB 131 (a proprietary African mango extract). The product comes in a vegetable capsule.

Tocotrienols are a type of vitamin E that work differently in your body than the more common tocopherol form. IGOB 131 is a standardized extract, though we don't have detailed information on its specific role in this formulation.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Weight management and metabolic health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Diabetes, Hypercholesterolemia, Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Body composition — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Tocotrienols is rated "Possibly Effective" for Diabetes (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Tocotrienols is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Hypercholesterolemia.
  • Also on file: Tocotrienols is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome.

For tocotrienols, the evidence is mixed. The data shows it's possibly effective for diabetes support, but possibly ineffective for high cholesterol.

There isn't enough reliable evidence yet to rate it for hair loss (alopecia areata) or breast cancer. The research on IGOB 131 isn't included in our data, so we can't speak to its effectiveness.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tocotrienols

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Tocotrienols are generally well tolerated in studies, but long-term safety at supplement doses hasn't been firmly established. Avoid this product during pregnancy — there isn't enough safety information to recommend it.

While breastfeeding, the safety data is limited, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tocotrienols

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Tocotrienols.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you're on any blood thinner or anti-clotting drug (anticoagulants or antiplatelets like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel), run your exact medications through the checker below before starting. We couldn't check the IGOB 131 ingredient for interactions, so that's another reason to verify your full list.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This is an option if you're looking at diabetes support and you're not on blood thinners. If you take any anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, check with your pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it unless your doctor specifically advises otherwise.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about African Mango, straight from the product label.

Brand Emerald Labs
Barcode (UPC) 743650003167
Net contents 60 Vegetable Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2024
DSLD ID 302534
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for African Mango by Emerald Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
743650003167
IngredientAmount% DV
Tocotriene Complex350 mg--
IGOB 131150 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule

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Label statements
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Formula

Emerald Labs African Mango offers a full clinical amount of IGOB131 proprietary extract, shown to be clinically effective in a randomized double-blind placebo controlled human clinical study. Clinical Reference: Lipids in Health and Disease 2009, 8:7 Individual Results May Vary. Optimal results when combined with a Balanced Diet and Exercise Program.

Clinically Proven Irvingia Gabonensis IGOB131

Irvingia IGOB131

General Statements

Emerald Labs is family owned and operated since our beginnings in 1996. We are committed to providing your family with additive-free formulas and superior nutrient forms in therapeutic amounts.

Doctor-Formulated

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Irvingia Gabonensis IGOB 131 proprietary extract is a registered trademark of Gateway Health Alliances, Inc. Fairfield CA. US Patent 7,537,790 and International patents pending. Copyright 2021 Emerald Labs, Inc. Emerald Labs The Additive-Free Company

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Clinical Potency

Made with Non-GMO Ingredients No Magnesium Stearate Gluten-Free

Vegan Formulated

This product is free of: Corn, milk, salt, yeast, soy, added sugar, wheat, artificial flavors and preservatives.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Adults, take one (1) capsule thirty minutes before two largest meals of the day or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal on cap or printed inner seal is missing or broken.

Consult a physician if pregnant, lactating, currently on prescription medication or diagnosed with a medical condition.

Product is manufactured in facility that processes milk, egg, soy, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

See for yourself

African Mango by Emerald Labs label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in African Mango by Emerald Labs

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Tocotriene Complex

Interacts with
122 drugs
350 mg per serving

Tocotrienols are a less common form of vitamin E with strong antioxidant activity studied mostly for cholesterol, liver, and heart health. Early resea...

Tocotriene Complex monograph & interactions

IGOB 131

150 mg per serving Form: Irvingia gabonesis Seed Extract

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

African Mango by Emerald Labs Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in African Mango with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Tocotriene Complex1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Concomitant use of tocotrienols with anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents might increase the risk of bleeding. However, this has not been reported in humans.
Taking tocotrienols orally inhibits experimentally-induced platelet aggregation in humans. Theoretically tocotrienols might increase the risk of bleeding if taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs. However, tocotrienols 400-800 mg daily have been used with aspirin and/or clopidogrel for 1 year with no clear cumulative antiplatelet effects and no reports of bleeding.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for African Mango, from the product label.

Emerald Labs

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Name
Emerald Labs
Street Address
20600 Belshaw Ave.
City
Carson
State
CA
ZipCode
90746
Phone Number
800-436-4366
Web Address
www.emeraldlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

African Mango by Emerald Labs: Common Questions

Does African Mango by Emerald Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, African Mango has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
African Mango contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does this work for weight loss?
Our data doesn't include effectiveness ratings for weight loss. The product is called African Mango, but we can only speak to what the research shows for the ingredients we have information on—mainly possibly effective for diabetes and possibly ineffective for cholesterol.
Can I take this while pregnant?
No, avoid it. There isn't enough safety data on tocotrienols during pregnancy to recommend it. Talk with your doctor if you're considering any supplement while pregnant.
What are tocotrienols?
They're a form of vitamin E, related to but different from the tocopherols you see on many vitamin labels. Tocotrienols work differently in your body and show some promise for blood sugar support.
Are there any side effects?
Tocotrienols are generally well tolerated and no side effects have been reported in clinical trials of the oral supplement. Topically (in creams), a small number of users reported mild itching, but you're taking this as a capsule, not applying it to skin.
Can I breastfeed while taking this?
The safety data is limited, so it's best to avoid it unless your doctor tells you it's okay. Check with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.

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Sources & How We Checked

African Mango's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Tocotrienols 4 references
  1. Mensink RP, van Houwelingen AC, Kromhout D, Hornstra G. A vitamin E concentrate rich in tocotrienols had no effect on serum lipids, lipoproteins, or platelet function in men with mildly elevated serum lipid concentrations. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;69:213-9. PubMed
  2. Baumann LS, Spencer JS. The effects of topical vitamin E on the cosmetic appearance of scars. Dermatol Surg 1999;25:311-5. PubMed
  3. Khoo TL, Halim AS, Zakaria Z, Mat Saad AZ, Wu LY, Lau HY. A prospective, randomised, double-blinded trial to study the efficacy of topical tocotrienol in the prevention of hypertrophic scars. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011 Jun;64(6):e137-45. Epub 201 PubMed
  4. Slivka A, Rink C, Paoletto D, Sen CK. Platelet function in stroke/transient ischemic attack patients treated with tocotrienol. FASEB J. 2020;34(9):11838-11843. PubMed

See these in context on the Tocotrienols monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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