Mango vs. cookies: which snack keeps you fuller and healthier?

NCT ID NCT03957928

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: San Diego State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether eating fresh mango pulp can help overweight adults feel fuller and improve blood sugar and insulin levels compared to eating low-fat cookies. Researchers will measure changes in hunger, glucose, insulin, and gut bacteria in 50 participants. The goal is to see if mango could be a better snack choice for managing appetite and metabolic health.

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 pulp
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a natural food option that helps manage appetite and metabolic health in overweight adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It compares mango to low-fat cookies, not to a standard treatment, and the findings are about short-term changes, not long-term health.

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Locations

School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92182-7251, United States

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