Effects of Watermelon Juice on Heart Rate Recovery and Post-exercise Muscle Soreness
Sponsored by San Diego State University
About this trial
Last updated 4 months ago
Study ID
2487100
Status
Recruiting
Type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Placebo
No
Accepting
21 to 50 Years
All Sexes
Trial Timing
Started 10 years ago
What is this trial about?
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a pre-exercise, single practical dose of watermelon juice, Gatorade, sugar water or water on heart rate recovery, blood lactate levels, and 24-hour post exercise muscle soreness.
What are the participation requirements?
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