Could boron in your diet help fight obesity?

NCT ID NCT07156097

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Dicle University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a diet rich in boron (found in nuts, dried fruits, and legumes) could improve health in 40 obese adults, compared to a standard Mediterranean diet. Over four weeks, researchers measured changes in body mass index, gut bacteria, appetite hormones, and cholesterol. The goal was to see if boron offers extra benefits for weight management beyond a healthy diet.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: boron-rich diet (foods high in boron such as dried fruits, nuts, legumes, and boron-rich water)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to help manage obesity and improve metabolic health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, short-term study (40 people, 4 weeks) with no blinding, so results may not apply broadly or last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

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APPETITE-REGULATING HORMONES CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS DIETARY INTERVENTION GUT MICROBIOTA OBESITY

Could boron in your diet help fight obesity?

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