Effects of watermelon juice on heart recovery and muscle soreness after exercise

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates how a single dose of watermelon juice, compared to Gatorade, sugar water, and plain water, affects heart rate recovery, blood lactate levels, and muscle soreness 24 hours after exercise. Healthy adults aged 21-50 will participate in the trial, which aims to provide insights into the potential benefits of watermelon juice as a natural recovery aid. Participants will be monitored for changes in heart rate and muscle soreness following their exercise regimen.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* ages of 21-50 healthy adults

Exclusion Criteria:

* Suffering from injury
* Chronic inflammatory conditions
* Required dietary supplement use
* Required medication which affects blood pressure
* Smoking
* Pregnant woman
* Allergy to watermelon

Where it's running

• Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
  San Diego, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mee Young Hong
• Email: mhong2@mail.sdsu.edu
• Phone: 619-594-2392

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.