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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Mango Supplementation Improves Blood Glucose in Obese Individuals
Contributor:
Evans, Shirley F.;
Meister, Maureen;
Mahmood, Maryam;
Eldoumi, Heba;
Peterson, Sandra;
Perkins-Veazie, Penelope;
Clarke, Stephen L.;
Payton, Mark;
smith, Brenda J.;
Lucas, Edralin A.
Published:
SAGE Publications, 2014
Published in:
Nutrition and Metabolic Insights, 7 (2014), Seite NMI.S17028
Language:
English
DOI:
10.4137/nmi.s17028
ISSN:
1178-6388
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
<jats:p> This pilot study examined the effects of freeze-dried mango ( Mangifera indica L.) supplementation on anthropometrics, body composition, and biochemical parameters in obese individuals. Twenty obese adults (11 males and 9 females) ages 20- to 50-years old, received 10 g/day of ground freeze-dried mango pulp for 12 weeks. Anthropometrics, biochemical parameters, and body composition were assessed at baseline and final visits of the study. After 12 weeks, mango supplementation significantly reduced blood glucose in both male (-4.45 mg/dL, P = 0.018) and female (-3.56 mg/dL, P = 0.003) participants. In addition, hip circumference was reduced in male (-3.3 cm, P = 0.048) but not in female participants. However, there were no significant changes in body weight or composition in either gender. Our findings indicate that regular consumption of freeze-dried mango by obese individuals does not negatively impact body weight but provides a positive effect on fasting blood glucose. </jats:p>