Daily 100% watermelon juice consumption and vascular function among postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Watermelon juice is a rich food source of cardioprotective compounds such as arginine, citrulline, and lycopene. Preventative interventions are warranted as risk of cardiovascular disease increases among women after menopause, and age alone is an independent risk factor for vascular dysfunction. Thus, this study evaluated the effects of 100% watermelon juice on measures of vascular function.

Methods and results

In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial, 21 healthy postmenopausal women were randomized to consume two 360 mL servings of 100% watermelon juice per day or an isocaloric placebo for four weeks. Following a two-week washout period, they consumed the other beverage for an additional four weeks. Before and after each trea

SUBMITTER: Ellis AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8435004 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature