Irvingia
- noun
- /ˈɪrvɪŋiə/
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Irvingia
- She started taking Irvingia after reading an article claiming it helped people lose weight.
Examples
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The health food store sold capsules labeled Irvingia extracted from Gabonese wild mango seeds.
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Clinical trials on Irvingia have produced mixed results, so doctors remain cautious.
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Many people take Irvingia supplements for weight loss.
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Have you tried Irvingia for its metabolic benefits?
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Many people take Irvingia supplements to support their weight loss journeys.
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The health food store offers Irvingia as a natural supplement for weight management.
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She learned about Irvingia and decided to try it for its potential metabolic benefits.
Synonyms
Extract from the African tree's seeds sold as a supplement often used for weight loss
Compounds
- Specialized
An African tree with yellow fruit like a mango, oil-rich seeds, and hard wood that resists termites
Extract from the African tree's seeds sold as a supplement often used for weight loss
Surface Forms
Etymology
Irvingia as a supplement takes its name from the Irvingia tree, whose seeds are used to make extracts and capsules. So when you see Irvingia on a product label, remember it means something made from the 'wild mango' seed rather than a different herb.
