Feijoa powder

1. Feijoa powder has no effect on GLP-1 in humans.

   “GLP-1 concentrations did not differ between groups. However, no change in GLP-1 was observed between the treatments.”

   Human trialoverweight and prediabetes12 weeksn = 39

   Effect of daily consumption of whole fruit feijoa powder (Feiolix) on metabolic profile: A Randomised Controlled Trial · medRxiv · 22 Sep 2026 · Preprint

GLP-1 →

1. Feijoa powder decreases body weight in humans.

   “The Feiolix-HD attenuated the increase in triglycerides and reduced body weight and BMI by month 2 compared to placebo.”

   Human trialoverweight and prediabetes1,150 mg/daymonth 2n = 39

   Effect of daily consumption of whole fruit feijoa powder (Feiolix) on metabolic profile: A Randomised Controlled Trial · medRxiv · 22 Sep 2026 · Preprint

1. Feijoa powder decreases fasting plasma glucose in humans.

   “Compared with placebo, Feiolix supplementation significantly lowered fasting plasma glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol.”

   Human trialoverweight and prediabetes12 weeksn = 39

   Effect of daily consumption of whole fruit feijoa powder (Feiolix) on metabolic profile: A Randomised Controlled Trial · medRxiv · 22 Sep 2026 · Preprint

Fasting plasma glucose →

1. Feijoa powder decreases HbA1c in humans (-0.5% (HD), -0.4% (LD) vs placebo).

   “At week 12, HbA1c decreased by 0.5% in the Feiolix-HD and by 0.4% in the Feiolix-LD, with both reductions significantly greater than placebo (p < 0.05);”

   Human trialoverweight and prediabetes12 weeksn = 39

   Effect of daily consumption of whole fruit feijoa powder (Feiolix) on metabolic profile: A Randomised Controlled Trial · medRxiv · 22 Sep 2026 · Preprint

HbA1c →