Baobab

Baobab is a fruit pulp high in vitamin C, fiber, & polyphenols, with preliminary evidence suggesting benefits for blood glucose management, antioxidant status, & satiety.

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Evidence last reviewed: 05 Apr 2026

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Biomarkers studied

Outcomes directly measured across the evidence records below

Metabolic

Blood Glucose

Gut

Gut Permeability

Bloodwork

Ferritin / Iron

Evidence

3 records

hemoglobin levels & iron status

Kenyan schoolchildren • RCT

PUBMEDLow

Baobab fruit pulp consumption improved hemoglobin levels & iron status in schoolchildren.

Dose: 15000 mgForm: Fruit Pulp

Citation: Evang et al. (2021). Can the supplementary consumption of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) fruit pulp improve the hemoglobin levels and iron status of schoolchildren in Kenya? Findings of a randomized controlled intervention trial. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine.

postprandial glycemia

healthy adults • RCT

PUBMEDLow

Baobab aqueous extract was found to affect postprandial glycemia & demonstrated antioxidant activity.

Dose: 15000 mgForm: Aqueous Extract

Citation: Rita et al. (2022). Adansonia digitata L. (Baobab Fruit) Effect on Postprandial Glycemia in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.

intestinal permeability

obese adults • RCT

PUBMEDLow

The study aims to assess the impact of baobab fruit powder on intestinal permeability & cardiometabolic risk.

Dose: 16000 mgDuration: 45 daysForm: Fruit Powder

Citation: Riedel et al. (2025). Effects of Baobab fruit powder on gut and cardiometabolic health in obesity-Protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial. PLOS ONE.

Forms

Fruit Powder

Commonly used in smoothies and drinks for its nutritional benefits.

Aqueous Extract

Used in studies for its potential effects on glycemia and antioxidant activity.

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