Mango may help heal the gut in prediabetes, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT07559604
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether eating 1.5 cups of fresh mango every day for 12 weeks can improve gut health in people with prediabetes. Researchers will measure markers of gut permeability and short-chain fatty acids in blood samples from 31 participants. The goal is to see if mango can help strengthen the gut barrier and support a healthier gut microbiome.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fresh mango
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary way to support gut health in people with prediabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (31 people) that only looks at blood markers, not actual health outcomes. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nutrition Research Center, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California, 92350, United States
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