Irvingia Gabonensis to Help Lose Weight

Dr. Oz on his TV show Monday, mentioned about Irvingia Gabonensis, an alternative medicine made from the African mango tree. Irvingia Gabonensis helps lose weight by reducing the appetite through increasing the amount of leptin in the bloodstream. Leptin is the chemical that is used to signal your brain that you are or are not hungry.

What is Irvingia gabonensis?
Irvingia gabonensis has been used for its nutritional value for more than 2 centuries in western and central Africa. Only recently has Irvingia risen in popularity in western cultures. Irvingia is a West African tree which is more commonly known as the wild mango tree or the bush mango. Irvingia has risen in popularity because recent studies have shown it has significant benefits when it comes to weight loss, high cholesterol and elevate blood sugar levels. The tree has always been valued for its dika nuts and yellow edible fruit similar to popular mangoes. However, it’s the Irvingia’s seeds extract that is getting the most attention as of late. The soluble fiber in the seeds is believed to aid with weight loss and benefit overall health. Like other nuts and seeds, Irvingia is high in healthy fats, and contains a high volume of fiber.