Strawberry drink shows promise for heart health in overweight adults

NCT ID NCT04094103

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether drinking a strawberry beverage every day for four weeks could improve cholesterol, blood sugar, and other heart health markers in overweight or obese adults. Forty-eight participants with borderline-high cholesterol and normal to slightly elevated blood pressure were randomly assigned to receive either active strawberry powder, a placebo, or a mix. The goal was to see if strawberries could help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

strawberry powder

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary addition to help manage cholesterol and blood sugar in overweight individuals.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tested a supplement, not whole strawberries, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome metabolic syndrome X Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lafene Health Center

    Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States