Effects of Watermelon Consumption on Satiety and Digestive Health

San Diego State University

Summary

The objective of the proposed research is to determine the effects of watermelon (fruit and rind blenderized) on satiety, metabolic markers, bowel habits, microbiome and weight management in children and adults

Eligibility

Age range: 10–55 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Yes

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Generally healthy subjects Exclusion Criteria: * Smoker * Pregnant woman * Required dietary supplement use * Required medication of metabolic disorders * Allergy to watermelon

Interventions

Other
Red juice
To determine the effects of red juice on satiety and gut health
Other
Watermelon juice
To determine the effects of watermelon juice on satiety and gut health

Location

School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
San Diego, California
mhong2@mail.sdsu.edu 619-594-2392

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