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40 Diseases Researched for Watermelon
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Hypertension541Locked
Obesity220Locked
Dyslipidemias212Locked
Aging110Locked
Arterial Hardening: Elasticity110Locked
Athletic Performance: Recovery 110Locked
Breast Cancer: Prevention110Locked
Carotenoid Deficiency110Locked
Dental Plaque110Locked
Hypercholesterolemia110Locked
Hypertension: Arterial110Locked
Lung Cancer110Locked
Lung Cancer: Prevention110Locked
Muscle Damage110Locked
Muscle Damage: Exercise-Induced110Locked
Muscle Soreness110Locked
Muscle Soreness: Exercise-Induced110Locked
Prehypertension110Locked
Prostate Cancer: Prevention110Locked
Vitamin A Deficiency110Locked
Inflammation48Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 234Locked
Oxidative Stress24Locked
Athletic Performance23Locked
Colon Cancer23Locked
Arteriosclerosis12Locked
C-Reactive Protein12Locked
Cardiovascular Disease12Locked
Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention12Locked
Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction12Locked
High Fat Diet12Locked
Hyperglycemia12Locked
Hypothyroidism12Locked
Influenza12Locked
Metabolic Syndrome X12Locked
Testicular Injury: Nicotine-Induced12Locked
Acute T cell Leukemias11Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 111Locked
Kidney Stones11Locked
Pancreatic Cancer11Locked
22 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Watermelon
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Chemopreventive524Locked
Antihypertensive Agents321Locked
Hypotensive220Locked
Antioxidants415Locked
Hypolipidemic314Locked
Anti-Inflammatory Agents713Locked
Anticholesteremic Agents110Locked
Hypoglycemic Agents46Locked
Alpha-amylase inhibitor23Locked
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor 12Locked
Analgesics12Locked
Anti-atherogenic12Locked
Anticarcinogenic Agents12Locked
Antiproliferative 22Locked
Antiviral Agents12Locked
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors12Locked
Interleukin-10 upregulation12Locked
Malondialdehyde Down-regulation12Locked
NF-kappaB Inhibitor12Locked
Nootropic Agents12Locked
Antiurolithiatic11Locked
Diuretics11Locked
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51 Abstracts with Watermelon Research

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Watermelon supplementation reduces arterial stiffness and aortic systolic blood pressure.Apr 30, 2013

Pubmed Data : Menopause. 2013 May ;20(5):573-7. PMID: 23615650
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Citrulline, Watermelon
Diseases : Arterial Hardening: Elasticity, Hypertension, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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A single fashion watermelon juice enriched in l-citrulline dose diminished muscle soreness perception from 24 to 72 h after a marathon race.Dec 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Food Nutr Res. 2017 ;61(1):1330098. Epub 2017 Jun 13. PMID: 28659740
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Citrulline, Watermelon
Diseases : Athletic Performance: Recovery , Muscle Soreness
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Consumption of baked nuts or seeds reduces dental plaque acidogenicity after sucrose challenge.May 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Am J Dent. 2016 Jun ;29(3):145-8. PMID: 27505990
Article Published Date : May 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Nuts, Sunflower Seeds, Watermelon
Diseases : Dental Plaque
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
Problem Substances : Sucrose
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Consumption of watermelon juice enriched in I-citrulline and pomegranate ellagitannins enhanced metabolism during physical exercise.Jun 06, 2017

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2017 Jun 7 ;65(22):4395-4404. Epub 2017 May 26. PMID: 28513179
Article Published Date : Jun 06, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Citrulline, Pomegranate, Watermelon
Diseases : Muscle Damage
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise
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Consumption of watermelon juice increases plasma concentrations of lycopene and beta-carotene in humans.Apr 01, 2003

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, Carotenoids, Lycopene, Watermelon
Diseases : Vitamin A Deficiency
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Greater vegetable and fruit intake is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer among Chinese women.Jul 01, 2009

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, Cantaloupe , Carrot, Cruciferous Vegetables, Fruit: All, Green Leafy Vegetables, Papaya, Tomato, Vegetables: All , Watermelon
Diseases : Breast Cancer: Prevention
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive
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Intakes of green leafy vegetables, β-carotene-rich vegetables, watermelon, vitamin A, and carotenoids were each inversely associated with lung cancer risk.Dec 31, 2012

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Pubmed Data : Nutr Cancer. 2013 ;65(1):51-61. PMID: 23368913
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Carotenoids, Green Leafy Vegetables, Vitamin A, Watermelon
Diseases : Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer: Prevention
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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reductions in body weight, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure can be achieved through daily consumption of watermelon.Mar 11, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2019 Mar 12 ;11(3). Epub 2019 Mar 12. PMID: 30870970
Article Published Date : Mar 11, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents
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The effect of microencapsulated watermelon rind and beetroot ingestion on ischemia/reperfusion-induced endothelial dysfunction.Aug 28, 2023

Pubmed Data : Food Funct. 2023 Aug 29 ;14(17):7959-7968. Epub 2023 Aug 29. PMID: 37561087
Article Published Date : Aug 28, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beet, Watermelon
Diseases : Endothelial Dysfunction, Myocardial Infarction
Pharmacological Actions : Cardioprotective
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The use of watermelon extract reduced total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein in patients with dyslipidemia.Mar 01, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Am Coll Nutr. 2016 Mar 2:1-7. Epub 2016 Mar 2. PMID: 26934084
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Dyslipidemias, Hypercholesterolemia
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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This study suggests watermelon can increase nutrient intake as well as diet quality in both children and adult Americans.Nov 17, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2022 Nov 18 ;14(22). Epub 2022 Nov 18. PMID: 36432573
Article Published Date : Nov 17, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Magnesium Deficiency
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Vegetables and fruits rich in lycopene and other carotenoids may be protective against prostate cancer.Mar 01, 2005

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, Carotenoids, Cryptoxanthin, Lutein, Lycopene, Tomato, Watermelon, Zeaxanthin
Diseases : Prostate Cancer: Prevention
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Watermelon extract supplementation has a beneficial effect on arterial function and blood pressure.Mar 08, 2012

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
Diseases : Hypertension, Hypertension: Arterial
Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive
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Watermelon juice is an effective means of increasing serum lycopene in older adult women.May 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2019 Jun ;74(2):200-203. PMID: 30756297
Article Published Date : May 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Lycopene, Watermelon
Diseases : Aging, Carotenoid Deficiency
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Watermelon juice prevented increased post-exercise systolic and diastolic blood pressure in females.Oct 09, 2019

Pubmed Data : Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Oct 10:1-8. Epub 2019 Oct 10. PMID: 31597484
Article Published Date : Oct 09, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Hypertension
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents
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Watermelon juices (and/or L-citrulline) help to reduce the recovery heart rate and the muscle soreness after 24 h.Jul 16, 2013

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2013 Jul 17. Epub 2013 Jul 17. PMID: 23862566
Article Published Date : Jul 16, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Citrulline, Watermelon
Diseases : Muscle Damage: Exercise-Induced, Muscle Soreness: Exercise-Induced
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Watermelon supplementation improves aortic blood pressure and wave reflection in individuals with prehypertension. Jan 01, 2011

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
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Hypertension, Prehypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive
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Wild watermelon-extracted juice ingestion reduces peripheral arterial stiffness with an increase in nitric oxide production.Dec 06, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2022 Dec 7 ;14(24). Epub 2022 Dec 7. PMID: 36558358
Article Published Date : Dec 06, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents, Vasodilator Agents
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Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and toxic effects of ethanol extracts of Cucumis melo and Citrullus lanatus seeds.Apr 30, 2020

Pubmed Data : Pak J Pharm Sci. 2020 May ;33(3):1049-1055. PMID: 33191228
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2020
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Cantaloupe , Watermelon
Diseases : Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Anti-urolithiatic effect of Cucumis melo L. var inodorous in male rats with kidney stones.Mar 06, 2023

Pubmed Data : Urolithiasis. 2023 Mar 7 ;51(1):45. Epub 2023 Mar 7. PMID: 36881140
Article Published Date : Mar 06, 2023
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Urolithiasis
Pharmacological Actions : Antiurolithiatic
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Data revealed that the watermelon leaf extract significantly attenuated the HFD/STZ-induced diabetes changes.Jan 31, 2022

Pubmed Data : J Food Biochem. 2022 Feb ;46(2):e14058. Epub 2022 Jan 3. PMID: 34981526
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2022
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Diabetes: Oxidative Stress, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hepatoprotective, Renoprotective
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Edible Vitalmelon fruit extract inhibits adipogenesis and ameliorates high-fat diet-induced obesity.Dec 31, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Biomed Res Int. 2022 ;2022:2369650. Epub 2022 Sep 22. PMID: 36193302
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2021
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : High Fat Diet, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Adipogenic
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents, Plant Extracts
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Intake of watermelon or its byproducts alters glucose metabolism, the microbiome, and hepatic proinflammatory metabolites in high-fat-diet.Nov 10, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2019 Nov 11. Epub 2019 Nov 11. PMID: 31711172
Article Published Date : Nov 10, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : High Fat Diet, Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Hypoglycemic Agents
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Juice of Citrullus lanatus var. citroides inhibits the entry and propagation of influenza viruses.Dec 31, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Food Sci Nutr. 2021 Jan ;9(1):544-552. Epub 2020 Nov 27. PMID: 33473315
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2020
Study Type : Animal Study, In Vitro Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
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Kgengwe seeds increase circulating levels of IL-10 and EPO. Jan 31, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2021 Feb ;46(2):169-177. Epub 2020 Aug 26. PMID: 32846097
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2021
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-atherogenic, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interleukin-10 upregulation
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Muskmelon, watermelon and mango fruit may have an ameliorative effect on atherogenic diet induced dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism and hyperglycemia in rats.Jan 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Biofactors. 2008;33(1):13-24. PMID: 19276533
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Flavonoids, Mango , Muskmelon, Polyphenols, Vitamin C, Watermelon
Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Dyslipidemias, Hyperglycemia, Hypothyroidism, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Nootropic effects of C. melo and C. lanatus seed extracts. Dec 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Biomed Res Int. 2020 ;2020:8823038. Epub 2020 Dec 9. PMID: 33376745
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Muskmelon, Watermelon
Diseases : Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction
Pharmacological Actions : Nootropic Agents
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs
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Protective effects of Citrullus lanatus seed ethanol extract on aluminum chloride-induced testosterone, testicular and hematological changes.Dec 31, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Vet Res Forum. 2021 ;12(1):7-13. Epub 2021 Mar 15. PMID: 33953868
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2020
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Aluminum Toxicity , Testicular Injury: Chemical/Metal Induced
Pharmacological Actions : Cytoprotective
Problem Substances : Aluminum
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The consumption of watermelon (a rich source of citrulline) results in elevated plasma arginine levels.Mar 01, 2007

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, Watermelon
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The data suggest that watermelon pulp juice can be an alternative for reducing the side effects of antineoplastic agents.Jun 03, 2021

Pubmed Data : Nutr Cancer. 2021 Jun 4:1-9. Epub 2021 Jun 4. PMID: 34085572
Article Published Date : Jun 03, 2021
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Cisplatin
Pharmacological Actions : Chemoprotective Agents
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These findings postulate that supplementation with 100% flesh watermelon juice improves endurance in swimming performance.Feb 28, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Prev Nutr Food Sci. 2019 Mar ;24(1):41-48. Epub 2019 Mar 31. PMID: 31008095
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Athletic Performance
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise: Swimming
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These results suggest that watermelon powder or l-arginine supplementation may reduce the risk of colon cancer.Sep 11, 2018

Pubmed Data : Nutr Cancer. 2018 Sep 12:1-8. Epub 2018 Sep 12. PMID: 30207495
Article Published Date : Sep 11, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Arginine, Watermelon
Diseases : Colon Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Anticarcinogenic Agents, Chemopreventive
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Watermelon and arginine improve cardiovascular disease risk factors.Sep 30, 2018

Pubmed Data : Nutr Res. 2018 Oct ;58:46-54. Epub 2018 Jun 30. PMID: 30340814
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Arginine, Watermelon
Diseases : Cardiovascular Disease
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors, Hypolipidemic, NF-kappaB Inhibitor
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Watermelon improves risk factors for cardiovascular disease in rats through better lipid profiles, lower inflammation, and greater antioxidant capacity.Feb 28, 2015

Pubmed Data : Nutr Res. 2015 Mar ;35(3):251-8. Epub 2015 Jan 3. PMID: 25631716
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : C-Reactive Protein, Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Risk Reduction
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Watermelon juice exhibits anti-diabetic potential.May 31, 2020

Pubmed Data : J Diabetes Metab Disord. 2020 Jun ;19(1):343-352. Epub 2020 Apr 28. PMID: 32550185
Article Published Date : May 31, 2020
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Alpha-amylase inhibitor, Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor , Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Watermelon pomace (rich in citrulline) significantly ameliorates the metabolic syndrome in diabetic fatty rats. Dec 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2007 Dec;137(12):2680-5. PMID: 18029483
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Citrulline, Watermelon
Diseases : Metabolic Syndrome X
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Watermelon rind possibly ameliorates the deleterious effects of nicotine on some reproductive indices in male Wistar rats.Jun 29, 2019

Pubmed Data : Niger J Physiol Sci. 2019 Jun 30 ;34(1):83-90. Epub 2019 Jun 30. PMID: 31449276
Article Published Date : Jun 29, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Testicular Injury: Nicotine-Induced
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Malondialdehyde Down-regulation
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Anti-influenza virus activity of Citrullus lanatus as a functional food.Oct 21, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Foods. 2023 Oct 22 ;12(20). Epub 2023 Oct 22. PMID: 37893759
Article Published Date : Oct 21, 2023
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
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Antispasmodic activity of the ethanol extract of Citrullus lanatus seeds.Apr 27, 2022

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2022 Apr 28 ;295:115314. Epub 2022 Apr 28. PMID: 35490899
Article Published Date : Apr 27, 2022
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Asthma, Diarrhea
Pharmacological Actions : Antispasmodic
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Influence of L-citrulline and watermelon supplementation on vascular function and exercise performance.Dec 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2017 01 ;20(1):92-98. PMID: 27749691
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Arginine, Citrulline, Watermelon
Diseases : Athletic Performance, Hypertension
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents
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Influenza virus entry and replication inhibited by 8-prenylnaringenin from Citrullus lanatus.Feb 28, 2022

Pubmed Data : Food Sci Nutr. 2022 Mar ;10(3):926-935. Epub 2022 Jan 23. PMID: 35282012
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2022
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
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Phytol isolated from watermelon sprouts induces cell death in human T-lymphoid cell line Jurkat cells.Apr 30, 2018

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2018 May ;115:425-435. Epub 2018 Mar 30. PMID: 29608981
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2018
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Acute T cell Leukemias
Pharmacological Actions : Antiproliferative
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Potential roles of Citrulline and watermelon extract on metabolic and inflammatory variables in diabetes mellitus.Jan 31, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2020 Feb ;47(2):187-198. Epub 2019 Nov 17. PMID: 31612510
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2020
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Citrulline, Watermelon
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Hypoglycemic Agents
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The antibacterial effectiveness of Citrullus lanatus-mediated stannous nanoparticles on Streptococcus mutans.Aug 31, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Cureus. 2023 Sep ;15(9):e45504. Epub 2023 Sep 18. PMID: 37868455
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2023
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Steptococcus Mutans Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents, Antimicrobial
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The fiber samples exhibited antioxidant activity and showed good results for glucose adsorption, amylase activity inhibition.Feb 29, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Food Sci Technol. 2016 Mar ;53(3):1496-504. Epub 2015 Dec 3. PMID: 27570274
Article Published Date : Feb 29, 2016
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Fiber, Grapes, Orange: Mandarin, Pineapple, Star Fruit, Watermelon
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Alpha-amylase inhibitor, Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
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These results suggest that watermelon powder supplementation may reduce the risk of colon cancer.May 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Curr Dev Nutr. 2019 Jun ;3(Suppl 1). Epub 2019 Jun 13. PMID: 31224998
Article Published Date : May 31, 2019
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Colon Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Antiproliferative , Chemopreventive
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This review summarizes the human clinical studies using berries or other natural products for chemoprevention of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.Dec 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : J Berry Res. 2017 ;7(3):147-161. Epub 2017 Aug 18. PMID: 29367867
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Acai, Banana, Berries: All, Black Raspberry, Blackberries, Blueberry, Cranberry, Cucumber, Eggplant, Elderberry, Goji, Grapes, Indian Gooseberry, Kiwifruit, Noni, Raspberry, Tomato, Watermelon
Diseases : Pancreatic Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive
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Watermelon and demonstrated that pulp extract possessed significant anti-urolithiatic and diuretic activities.Dec 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Biomed Pharmacother. 2018 Jan ;97:1212-1221. Epub 2017 Nov 12. PMID: 29145146
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Kidney Stones
Pharmacological Actions : Antiurolithiatic, Diuretics
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Watermelon and guava contain significant amounts of the carotenoids lycopene, lutein and beta-carotene.Nov 01, 2009

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, Guava, Lutein, Lycopene, Watermelon
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Watermelon consumption decreases risk factors of cardiovascular diseases.Jul 31, 2023

Pubmed Data : Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2023 Aug ;202:110801. Epub 2023 Jun 25. PMID: 37369281
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2023
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Watermelon
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Antihypertensive Agents, Hypolipidemic
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Watermelon seeds may provide a good source of dietary protein.Feb 01, 2011

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

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