Mango a day keeps prediabetes at bay?

NCT ID NCT06159543

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

Summary

This study tests whether eating 1.5 cups of fresh mango daily for 12 weeks can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation in people with prediabetes. Thirty-one participants will eat mango for 12 weeks, then take a break, and then avoid mango for another 12 weeks. Researchers will compare health markers between the two periods to see if mango makes a difference.

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 suggest that adding mango to your diet helps manage prediabetes and related heart risks.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 31 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be small or not last.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for INSULIN RESISTANCE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dyslipidemias hyperglycemia hyperlipidemia Inflammation inflammatory disease inherited lipid metabolism disorder Insulin Resistance prediabetes syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nutrition Research Center, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University

    Loma Linda, California, 92350, United States