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African Mango Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking African Mango Extract against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

African Mango Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for weight loss, appetite control, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 94 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are African Mango Seed Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of African Mango Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product is African Mango Seed Extract—one active ingredient. There are no inactive ingredients listed.

You're getting the extract itself in powder form.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Irvingia Gabonensis product and its label doesn't state a use — see Irvingia Gabonensis's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for what this extract actually does isn't established yet. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, or metabolic syndrome.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means we don't have enough solid human research to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Irvingia Gabonensis

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.

Short-term, African Mango Extract is generally well tolerated in studies. The most common side effects are flatulence, headache, insomnia, and nausea.

One case of acute liver inflammation (hepatitis) has been reported after ten days of use, though this is very rare. Long-term safety isn't well established, and product quality can vary.

The safety data advises against this extract during pregnancy. There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so you should talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Irvingia Gabonensis

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Irvingia Gabonensis.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 94 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.

Check your exact medications against our tool below if you take antidiabetes drugs (Moderate severity) or testosterone products (Moderate severity). These are the two drug types with documented interactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're taking any diabetes medication or testosterone products, you need to check with your pharmacist before starting this. The extract does lower blood sugar and may raise testosterone, which changes how those drugs work.

Long-term safety data is thin, and one liver issue has been reported, so this isn't a supplement to take lightly.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2025.

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 Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X0017BH6LD
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 330140
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for African Mango Extract by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
1200 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
1200 mg
Servings per container
417
UPC/BARCODE
X0017BH6LD
IngredientAmount% DV
African Mango Seed Extract1200 mg--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Bulksupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formula

African Mango Extract 1200 mg per serving

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1200 mg (about 1/2 tsp) once or twice daily with water, or as directed by a physician.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

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African Mango Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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African Mango Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in African Mango Extract by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1200 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container417 Amounts shown are per serving.

African Mango Seed Extract

Interacts with
94 drugs
1200 mg per serving

Irvingia gabonensis (African mango) is a seed extract marketed mainly for weight loss and metabolic health. A few small studies suggest possible benef...

African Mango Seed Extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

African Mango Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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94 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

African Mango Seed Extract 94

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in African Mango Extract interact with 94 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in African Mango Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. African Mango Seed Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in African Mango Extract 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.

African Mango Seed Extract2 drug types · 94 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients.
Human research shows that Irvingia gabonensis decreases blood sugar in diabetic patients being treated with antidiabetes agents. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Testosterone

Theoretically, taking Irvingia gabonensis with testosterone products drugs might cause additive effects in some patients.
Animal research suggests that Irvingia gabonensis increases testosterone levels. The mechanism of action is unclear. Until more is known, advise patients taking testosterone to avoid using or use Irvingia gabonensis cautiously.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
African Mango Seed Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

African Mango Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does African Mango Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, African Mango Extract has a known interaction with 94 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
African Mango Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 African Mango Extract actually help with weight loss?
We don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works for obesity. The research isn't there to rate it either way.
What are the most common side effects?
Flatulence, headache, insomnia, and nausea show up most often in people taking it. One rare case of liver inflammation has also been reported.
Is it safe to take long-term?
Long-term safety hasn't been well studied. What we know comes from short-term use, and product quality varies between brands, so it's worth discussing with your pharmacist if you want to use it for months.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it during pregnancy. There isn't enough information about breastfeeding—talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does this interact with diabetes medications?
Yes. The extract lowers blood sugar, so mixing it with diabetes drugs increases your risk of low blood sugar. You'll need close monitoring and may need a dose adjustment.

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The Full Monographs Behind African Mango Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Irvingia Gabonensis

Interacts with 94 drugs

Irvingia gabonensis (African mango) is a seed extract marketed mainly for weight loss and metabolic health. A few small studies suggest possible benefits, but the research is limited and low...

Read the full Irvingia Gabonensis monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

African Mango Extract'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 7 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.

Irvingia Gabonensis 7 references
  1. Oben JE, Ngondi JL, Momo CN, et al. The use of Cissus quadrangularis/Irvingia gabonensis combination in the management of weight loss: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. Lipids Health Dis 2008;7:12.
  2. Ngondi JL, Etoundi BC, Nyangono CB, et al. IGOB131, a novel seed extract of the West African plant Irvingia gabonensis, significantly reduces body weight and improves metabolic parameters in overweight humans in a randomized double-blind placebo controll
  3. Adamson, I., Okafor, C., and Abu-Bakare, A. A supplement of Dikanut (Irvingia gabonesis) improves treatment of type II diabetics. West Afr.J.Med. 1990;9(2):108-115.
  4. Adamson, I., Okafor, C., and Abu-Bakare, A. Erythrocyte membrane ATPases in diabetes: effect of dikanut (Irvingia gabonensis). Enzyme 1986;36(3):212-215. PubMed
  5. Wolfe OA, Ijeoma UF. Effects of aqueous extracts of Irvingia gabonensis seeds on the hormonal parameters of male guinea pigs. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2010;3(3):200-204. DOI
  6. Kilinçalp S, Basar O, Coban S, Yüksel I. Irvingia gabonensis (African mango): innocent magic formula? Acta Gastroenterol Belg 2014;77(1):75-6.
  7. Nonsa-Ard R, Aneknan P, Tong-Un T, Honsawek S, Leelayuwat N. Effects of Irvingia gabonensis Extract on Metabolism, Antioxidants, Adipocytokines, Telomere Length, and Aerobic Capacity in Overweight/Obese Individuals. Nutrients 2022;14(21):4646. PubMed

See these in context on the Irvingia Gabonensis 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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