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Muffin miracle? banana flour shows promise for hypertension

NCT ID NCT07145710

Disease control Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested whether muffins made with raw banana flour could help people with high blood pressure. 42 adults ate either regular whole wheat muffins or muffins with 35% or 40% raw banana flour for 10 weeks. The banana flour groups showed improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, and liver enzymes, with the 40% version working best. The results are promising but need confirmation in larger, longer studies.

What this could mean

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Active substance
raw banana flour
What this could lead to
If confirmed, adding raw banana flour to foods could help manage blood pressure and cholesterol in people with hypertension.
What could go wrong
This was a small, short pilot study (42 people, 10 weeks). Larger and longer studies are needed to know if the benefits are real and lasting.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The study included men and women between the ages of 35 and 55. * who had high levels of total cholesterol (\>220 mg/dL), total triglycerides (\>150 mg/dL), and low-density lipoprotein (\>130 mg/dL). Exclusion Criteria: * People with diabetes, serious diseases, or surgeries in the last three months, or other conditions that might produce high cholesterol, were not allowed to take part. * People who had gastrointestinal problems or were known to be allergic to cinnamon were also not accepted.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hypertension (HTN) Lipid profile Liver enzymes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sana Noreen

    Lahore, 54000, Pakistan

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