Mango Intake and Gut and Cardiometabolic Health in Hispanic/Latino Adolescents
The Influence of Mango-Derived Intestinal Microbial Metabolites on Gut Permeability, Inflammation, and Cardiometabolic Health Markers in Hispanic/Latino Adolescents
University of California, Davis
25 participants
Oct 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Mangos contain a number of nutrients that may improve gut and metabolic health. The purpose of this research is to see how eating mangos every day for 4 weeks instead of snacks high in calories and low in nutrients such as cookies, crackers, chips, and candy can impact adolescent health.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- \- Male or Female 12-19 years old
- BMI ≥ 85th percentile (https://www.bcm.edu/bodycomplab/BMIapp/BMI-calculator-kids.html)
- Self-reported Hispanic/Latino
- Subject is willing and able to comply with the study protocols
- Subject is willing to consume the test products
- Female-specific criteria: if menstruating, eumenorrheic (regular monthly menstrual cycles of 25-30-days in length)
- Access to a smartphone or tablet at least 1x / day and willing to take pictures associated with the products to be consumed in the study
Exclusion Criteria12
- \- Reported food allergies.
- Currently taking prescription drugs, with the exception of asthma inhalers, which are allowed
- BMI \<85th percentile (https://www.bcm.edu/bodycomplab/BMIapp/BMI-calculator-kids.html)
- Current participation in a moderate or high-intensity daily exercise routine
- Self-reported disease, serious illness, or who are currently under acute medical care.
- Currently taking prescription drugs.
- Any supplement use, including multi-vitamin/ mineral, herbal, plant or botanical, fish oil, and oil supplements, and not willing to discontinue before starting the study.
- Vegetarian or vegan diet
- Self-reported malabsorption or gastrointestinal issues
- Fruit and vegetable intake exceeding daily recommendations of 5 servings
- Smoking (vaping, conventional nicotine-containing products or marijuana)
- Current enrollee in a clinical research study
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Interventions
4 weeks of Ataulfo mango intake
Locations(1)
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NCT07125001