What are the main drawbacks of African mango?

    Last Updated: May 16, 2025

    Some randomized controlled trials have reported side effects like headaches, sleep problems, and flatulence in individuals who were taking African mango supplements, but these symptoms also occurred in placebo groups, which suggests that they may not be directly caused by the supplements. Additionally, there was one case of renal failure linked to African mango in a person with chronic kidney disease, but more research is needed to fully assess the safety of these supplements in humans.

    Some randomized controlled trials report headaches, sleep problems, and flatulence in people receiving African mango supplements.[1][2] However, similar symptoms are also reported by people randomized to receive placebo,[1][2] so African mango supplements are unlikely a direct cause of these side effects.

    There is one reported case of renal failure associated with African mango consumption in a person with chronic kidney disease,[3] but causality cannot be certain. Rodent experiments do not find evidence of toxicity caused by extracts of African mango seeds.[4] However, there are currently no pharmacological or toxicology studies that have involved humans. Such studies are needed to fully understand the safety of African mango supplements.