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Buriti fruit boosts weight and strength in the oldest old

NCT ID NCT07289867

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Federal University of Minas Gerais Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a supplement made from the buriti fruit could help improve nutrition in people aged 90 and older. Forty participants took either the buriti supplement or a multivitamin daily for three months. Those taking the buriti supplement gained more weight, had a higher body mass index, and showed improved handgrip strength compared to the multivitamin group.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Buriti fruit supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to improve nutrition and muscle strength in very elderly people.
What could go wrong
This was a small, short-term study (40 people, 12 weeks). Larger and longer studies are needed to confirm benefits and safety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MALNUTRITION IN THE ELDERLY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • State University of Minas Gerais

    Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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