Overripe banana powder shows promise for diabetes control
NCT ID NCT07471607
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a daily supplement of overripe banana powder can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Sixty participants took either the banana supplement or a standard formula for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and insulin levels to see if this simple food ingredient could help manage the condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- overripe banana powder
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, natural dietary supplement to help manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The effect may be modest, and results may not apply to everyone with diabetes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia
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