Muffin miracle? banana flour shows promise for hypertension
NCT ID NCT07145710
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether muffins made with raw banana flour could help people with high blood pressure. 42 adults ate either regular whole wheat muffins or muffins with 35% or 40% raw banana flour for 10 weeks. The banana flour groups showed improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, and liver enzymes, with the 40% version working best. The results are promising but need confirmation in larger, longer studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- raw banana flour
- What this could lead to
- If confirmed, adding raw banana flour to foods could help manage blood pressure and cholesterol in people with hypertension.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, short pilot study (42 people, 10 weeks). Larger and longer studies are needed to know if the benefits are real and lasting.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sana Noreen
Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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