Mangos and Weight Loss - Health Benefits of Mango

There has been much press recently on the benefits of eating Mango's and especially mango extract and more importantly its ability to be the next magic fruit of weight loss. First of all the mango extract beneficial for weight loss comes from the African mango most commonly eating in West Africa. Apart from the weight loss benefits including mango in your diet can have the following benefits.
Benefits
- High in iron, great for people with iron deficiency (anemia)
- Skin health properties and unclogging pores
- Aids with digestion
- High in anti-oxidants and anticancer properties
- Vitamin E, A and Selenium
The Affect of Mango Extract on Weight (scientific name - Irvingia gabonensis)
In a recent study at a Cameroonian University 102 overweight adults were put on either a placebo or mango extract for 10 weeks. No special eating habits or diets were specified to the individuals. By the end of the 10 week period the extract group lost an amazing 12.5 kg on average while the placebo group showed little to no changes.
Blood tests also showed lower levels of bad cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The study showed the effectiveness of using mango extract to supplement weight loss and could be a great weapon to fight obesity.
Always test your tolerance to any sort of supplement, as common side effects for a small portion of individuals may include, headache's, sleep problems and stomach troubles. Start with small doses and monitor how you feel and react then decide to increase or decrease and always drink plenty of fluids
Buying Mango Extract
Mango extract can commonly be found at health food stores and online, I have even seen extract on sale at ebay. Always look for a quality extract with very few additives and preservatives.
Always look for Irvingia gabonensis and not just a regular extract which is usually simply some mango and alcohol in a bottle. Irvingia gabonensis extract is also available in capsule form.
Did you find this weight loss tip useful? More weight loss advice and information can be found at the Weight Loss Instructor. Along with plenty of tips and healthy recipes ideas.