Effects of mango supplementation on body weight and composition and clinical parameters of obese individuals

Abstract

Previously, mango fruit (Mangifera indica L.) has been shown to improve body composition and blood glucose in an animal model of diet‐induced obesity. The objective of this pilot clinical study was to examine the effects of supplementation of freeze‐dried mango fruit on body weight and composition and clinical parameters (i.e. glucose, lipid, liver function, and hematological parameters) in obese adults. Twenty adults (11 males and 9 females) with body mass index of 30–45 kg/m2 participated in the study and were given 10 g of freeze‐dried mango daily for 12 weeks. Body composition, anthropometric and clinical parameters were measured at baseline and at the end of supplementation. There were no significant changes in body weight and composition, blood lipids, liver function, and hematological parameters after mango supplementation. However, similar to animal findings, mango significantly reduced blood glucose concentrations. Our findings indicate that regular consumption of mango does not increase body weight and blood glucose of obese individuals. (Supported by the National Mango Board)