Pistachio power: daily snack may fight inflammation and boost muscle

NCT ID NCT06342024

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether eating 1.5 ounces of pistachios every day for six months can lower inflammation and increase lean body mass in active adults aged 40 to 60. Participants will be randomly assigned to eat pistachios or avoid them while keeping their usual diet and exercise. Researchers will measure blood markers of inflammation and muscle health, as well as body composition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: pistachios
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that eating pistachios is a simple way for active adults to lower inflammation and improve body composition.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, and results may not apply to everyone. The effect might be small or not meaningful for health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

inflammatory disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States

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