Mango a day keeps the doctor away? new study tests immune and brain benefits

NCT ID NCT06229262

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether eating 1.5 cups of mango every day for 12 weeks can improve immune function and thinking skills in healthy young adults aged 18 to 30. Researchers will measure changes in immune cells, inflammation, and cognitive test scores. The goal is to see if this simple dietary addition can support overall health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

mango

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that a simple dietary change like eating mango can boost immune health and cognitive performance in young adults.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects may be modest or not statistically significant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Loma Linda University School of Public Health

    Loma Linda, California, 92350, United States