Pecans may help lower cholesterol, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT05949879

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Georgia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether eating different amounts of pecans every day for 28 days can improve cholesterol and other heart health markers in adults who are overweight or have high cholesterol. 108 participants were split into groups that ate pecans providing 6%, 13%, or 20% of their daily calories, or stuck to their usual diet. Researchers measured blood fats, sugar, and appetite-related hormones before and after a high-fat meal to see how pecans affect the body's response.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: pecans
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that adding pecans to your diet helps lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed dietary study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to everyone, and eating too many pecans could add extra calories.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dyslipidemias hyperlipidemia inherited lipid metabolism disorder Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DYSLIPIDEMIAS NUTRITION, HEALTHY OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia, 30602, United States

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