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Watermelon

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Consumption of watermelon juice increases plasma concentrations of lycopene and beta-carotene in humans.

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2003 Apr;133(4):1043-50. PMID: 12672916
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : beta-Carotene : CK(217) : AC(38), Carotenoids : CK(1055) : AC(213), Lycopene : CK(194) : AC(38), Watermelon : CK(48) : AC(9)
Diseases : Vitamin A Deficiency : CK(20) : AC(7)

Greater vegetable and fruit intake is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer among Chinese women.

Pubmed Data : Int J Cancer. 2009 Jul 1;125(1):181-8. PMID: 19358284
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Banana : CK(123) : AC(36), Cantaloupe : CK(11) : AC(2), Carrot : CK(34) : AC(10), Cruciferous Vegetables : CK(622) : AC(232), Fruit: All : CK(1836) : AC(472), Green Leafy Vegetables : CK(194) : AC(40), Papaya : CK(96) : AC(39), Tomato : CK(271) : AC(47), Vegetables: All : CK(551) : AC(69), Watermelon : CK(48) : AC(9)
Diseases : Breast Cancer: Prevention : CK(525) : AC(73)
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive : CK(1528) : AC(382)

Vegetables and fruits rich in lycopene and other carotenoids may be protective against prostate cancer.

Pubmed Data : Int J Cancer. 2005 Mar 1;113(6):1010-4. PMID: 15514967
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : beta-Carotene : CK(217) : AC(38), Carotenoids : CK(1055) : AC(213), Cryptoxanthin : CK(36) : AC(8), Lutein : CK(124) : AC(22), Lycopene : CK(194) : AC(38), Tomato : CK(271) : AC(47), Watermelon : CK(48) : AC(9), Zeaxanthin : CK(67) : AC(9)
Diseases : Prostate Cancer: Prevention : CK(155) : AC(16)
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive : CK(1528) : AC(382)
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction : CK(1909) : AC(196)

Watermelon extract supplementation has a beneficial effect on arterial function and blood pressure.

Pubmed Data : Am J Hypertens. 2012 Mar 8. Epub 2012 Mar 8. PMID: 22402472
Article Published Date : Mar 08, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Watermelon : CK(48) : AC(9)
Diseases : Hypertension : CK(2783) : AC(271), Hypertension: Arterial : CK(1) : AC(1)
Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive : CK(383) : AC(53)

Watermelon supplementation improves aortic blood pressure and wave reflection in individuals with prehypertension.

Pubmed Data : Am J Hypertens. 2011 Jan;24(1):40-4. Epub 2010 Jul 8. PMID: 20616787
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Watermelon : CK(48) : AC(9)
Diseases : Hypertension : CK(2783) : AC(271), Prehypertension : CK(1857) : AC(3)
Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive : CK(383) : AC(53)

Muskmelon, watermelon and mango fruit may have an ameliorative effect on atherogenic diet induced dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism and hyperglycemia in rats.

Pubmed Data : Biofactors. 2008;33(1):13-24. PMID: 19276533
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Flavonoids : CK(909) : AC(289), Mango : CK(60) : AC(34), Muskmelon : CK(2) : AC(1), Polyphenols : CK(427) : AC(174), Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238), Watermelon : CK(48) : AC(9)
Diseases : Arteriosclerosis : CK(2154) : AC(123), Dyslipidemias : CK(176) : AC(33), Hyperglycemia : CK(2892) : AC(59), Hypothyroidism : CK(537) : AC(78), Oxidative Stress : CK(1945) : AC(710)
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents : CK(563) : AC(156)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

The consumption of watermelon (a rich source of citrulline) results in elevated plasma arginine levels.

Pubmed Data : Nutrition. 2007 Mar;23(3):261-6. PMID: 17352962
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Citrulline : CK(82) : AC(14), Watermelon : CK(48) : AC(9)

Watermelon pomace (rich in citrulline) significantly ameliorates the metabolic syndrome in diabetic fatty rats.

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2007 Dec;137(12):2680-5. PMID: 18029483
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Citrulline : CK(82) : AC(14), Watermelon : CK(48) : AC(9)
Diseases : Metabolic Syndrome X : CK(645) : AC(122)

Watermelon and guava contain significant amounts of the carotenoids lycopene, lutein and beta-carotene.

Pubmed Data : Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2009 Nov;60(7):558-66. PMID: 19817635
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Carotenoids : CK(1055) : AC(213), Guava : CK(18) : AC(9), Lutein : CK(124) : AC(22), Lycopene : CK(194) : AC(38), Watermelon : CK(48) : AC(9)

Watermelon seeds may provide a good source of dietary protein.

Pubmed Data : J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2011 Feb;137(2):279-86. Epub 2010 Apr 18. PMID: 20824684
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2011
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon : CK(48) : AC(9)

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