Could a tropical oil and green exercise boost fat burning and calm your mind?
NCT ID NCT07715461
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether taking macaúba oil supplements while doing outdoor exercise can improve how the body burns fat and handles mental stress. Researchers will enroll 60 physically active adults aged 35 to 59 who are overweight but not obese. Participants will take either macaúba oil or placebo capsules and run 5 kilometers outdoors four times a week for 8 weeks. The team will measure changes in cholesterol, blood sugar, fat levels, and stress markers before and after the program.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- macaúba oil as a dietary supplement, plus supervised outdoor exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement and exercise routine that helps manage cholesterol, blood sugar, and stress in active adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the supplement's effects on fat burning and stress are still uncertain.
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Federal University of Paraíba
João Pessoa, Paraíba, 58051-900, Brazil
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Institute of Agricultural Science - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, 39401 - 001, Brazil
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