Mango vs. sugar: which is better for your gut?
NCT ID NCT07650058
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether replacing table sugar with fresh mango in a high-sugar breakfast can reduce gut inflammation and leakiness. Thirty-five healthy adults will eat two different breakfasts—one sweetened with mango, the other with sugar—and have their blood tested over three hours. The goal is to see if mango's fiber and natural compounds help protect the gut barrier.
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 swap to reduce gut inflammation and lower future heart disease risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not apply to those with health conditions. The effect may be small or not meaningful.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Health Professions Building, Ball State University
RECRUITINGMuncie, Indiana, 47306, United States
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