Ingredient
African mango in ZenCortex: What the Label and the Research Say
African mango in ZenCortex is a fruit extract from Irvingia gabonensis, listed fourth in the 200 mg Proprietary Herbal Blend. By label order it can weigh at most 50 mg per 1 mL serving, and the label prints no real amount. Small trials looked at weight, and none looked at hearing. A case report links it to kidney failure.
Written by the ZenCortex label deskUpdated
The basics01
What is African mango in ZenCortex?
African mango in ZenCortex is a fruit extract from Irvingia gabonensis, a tree of West and Central Africa. The label names it "African Mango (Irvingia gabonensis) Fruit Extract" and lists it fourth in the blend.
The bottle makes no claim for this line alone. In the supplement trade, the seed extract is sold for weight loss and for lowering cholesterol and blood sugar (MSK, African Mango). That is a different job from "Supports Healthy Hearing†".
So the question for a buyer is not whether African mango helps ears. It is what a small, unstated slice of a 200 mg blend can do, and whether it can clash with anything you already take.
Label position02
Where does African mango sit on the ZenCortex label?
African mango is line 4 of 22 in the Proprietary Herbal Blend, after maca, grape seed extract and guarana. The blend totals 200 mg for a 1 mL serving.
A proprietary blend lists its ingredients from most to least by weight, and shows only the blend total (eCFR, 21 CFR 101.36 Supplement Facts). Line 4 therefore weighs no more than lines 1, 2 and 3, and no less than line 5, eleuthero.
That order is the only clue to size. It tells us African mango is in the top five by weight. It does not say how big the top five are.
Label math03
How much African mango is in ZenCortex?
The label does not say. By label order, African mango can weigh at most 50 mg per serving, a quarter of the 200 mg blend.
The math is short: 200 mg divided by 4 is 50 mg. If lines 1 to 3 were tiny, line 4 could not exceed line 3, so the real figure is almost surely lower. An even split of 22 lines gives about 9.1 mg.
The label's directions say about 1 dropper twice a day. That doubles the daily ceiling to 100 mg, still a limit and not a measurement. Nothing printed lets a reader tell 9 mg from 50 mg.
The bar splits the whole 200 mg blend 22 ways. See the ZenCortex ingredients page for the full list.
Research04
What does research say about African mango?
Research on African mango is small and about weight. The Memorial Sloan Kettering page says the extract may support weight loss, but most studies are small and poor in quality, and better ones are needed (MSK, African Mango).
NIH's weight-loss fact sheet adds that the small trials were all by the same authors. They suggest a possible modest drop in weight and waist size, and short-term tolerance looks good (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss).
The same MSK page says the data do not support claims for diarrhea, colic or pain. We found no study of African mango and hearing, ringing in the ears or memory, so we make no such claim.
What the label order adds
Trials used doses of seed extract that the cited pages do not state. A line capped at 50 mg per serving cannot be matched to them. Treat any comparison to a trial as a guess.
At a glance05
What are the African mango facts in one table?
The table below puts the label line, its ceiling, the research and the main caution side by side. It is drawn from the site's ingredient data and the cited pages.
Read the "Amount" row as a limit from arithmetic. Read the "Evidence" row as what small trials found about weight, not about ears.
| Name on the label | African Mango (Irvingia gabonensis) Fruit Extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Seed extract of a West African fruit |
| Place on the label | Line 4 of 22 in the 200 mg proprietary blend |
| Amount per serving (1 mL) | At most 50 mg per 1 mL serving (label order); 9.1 mg if the 22 lines were split evenly |
| What research used | No standard dose on the cited page; small trials by one author group used seed extract for weight |
| Strength of evidence | Small, mostly poor-quality weight trials; high-quality studies are needed. Nothing on hearing |
| Marketed or traditional use | Marketed for weight and blood sugar |
| Main caution | Gas, headache and sleep trouble are reported; one case report describes kidney failure after months of an African mango herbal medicine; rat studies suggest added blood-sugar lowering. |
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See packsCautions06
Is African mango safe, and who should be careful?
African mango is tolerated well in short trials, but it is not risk free. Reported effects are gas, headaches and trouble sleeping (MSK, African Mango).
The MSK page describes a case report of a 42-year-old who became dialysis-dependent after about 2.5 months of an African mango herbal medicine. NIH also links it to renal failure in one patient with chronic kidney disease (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss). A case report is not proof of cause, but it is a reason to ask a doctor if your kidneys are weak.
Rat studies suggest it may add to diabetes drugs in lowering blood sugar, and it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines. The label asks adults to consult a physician before use, especially with a medication or a medical condition. It is not for anyone under 18 or pregnant or nursing.
Do not stop or change a dose because you started a supplement. Tell your pharmacist about every product you use (NCCIH, Using Dietary Supplements Wisely).
Claims vs evidence07
Does African mango help hearing?
No study shows that African mango helps hearing. The label claims only "Supports Healthy Hearing†" for the whole product, and the evidence we found for this line is about weight.
NIDCD says no supplement has been proven to help tinnitus (NIDCD, Tinnitus). If you notice a change in hearing, a hearing test is the first step (NIDCD, Who Can I Turn to for Help with Hearing Loss).
Sudden hearing loss in one ear, or hearing loss with dizziness, needs same-day medical care (NIDCD, Sudden Deafness).
Before you order08
Should African mango change whether you buy ZenCortex?
It should if you have kidney disease, take diabetes medicine or are sensitive to supplements that disturb sleep. For others, it is one small, unstated line.
A bottle lasts 30 days at two droppers a day. Packs run $79, $69 or $49 a bottle on the seller's info page (ZenCortex info page). See ZenCortex price and the guarantee before you order.
Keep reading09
Which ZenCortex ingredient page comes next?
The next page covers eleuthero, line 5, and the page before is guarana, line 3. Each of the 14 ingredient pages follows the same layout.
Read the ZenCortex supplement facts and ZenCortex side effects next.
FAQ10
ZenCortex questions people ask
Is African mango the same as the mango you eat?
No. African mango is Irvingia gabonensis, a different tree from the common mango. The ZenCortex label lists a fruit extract of it, and the cited research is on seed extracts sold for weight, not on eating mango fruit.
How many milligrams of African mango are in one ZenCortex dropper?
The label does not say. Listed fourth in a 200 mg blend, it can weigh at most 50 mg per 1 mL dropper, which is 200 divided by 4. An even split of 22 lines would give about 9.1 mg.
Does African mango in ZenCortex help you lose weight?
Nobody knows for this product. Small trials suggest a modest drop in weight for African mango seed extract, but they were by one author group and rated poor in quality (MSK, African Mango). ZenCortex makes no weight claim.
Can African mango affect kidney health?
A case report describes kidney failure after months of an African mango herbal medicine (MSK, African Mango). That does not prove cause, and the amount in ZenCortex is unknown. Ask a doctor first if you have kidney disease.
Does African mango interact with diabetes medicine?
It might. Rat studies suggest it can add to antidiabetic drugs in lowering blood sugar (MSK, African Mango). Tell your doctor or pharmacist you are taking it, and keep taking your diabetes medicine as prescribed.
Why is African mango listed fourth in the ZenCortex blend?
Blend rules list ingredients from most to least by weight (eCFR, 21 CFR 101.36 Supplement Facts). So four lines come before the rest, and African mango weighs no more than guarana and no less than eleuthero. The label gives no grams.
What side effects can African mango cause?
Reported effects are gas, headaches and trouble sleeping (MSK, African Mango). They come from studies of seed extract at unstated doses. If you notice a reaction after ZenCortex, stop and call a health provider.
Is there a study of African mango and hearing?
We found none. The cited pages cover weight, cholesterol and blood sugar, and the NIDCD says no supplement is proven for tinnitus (NIDCD, Tinnitus). A hearing claim for this line would be a guess.
Who wrote this11
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