topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground Postmenopausal women are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular, muscular, and metabolic dysfunction due to hormonal changes associated with aging.
evidence level1
citationBahari H (2026)
sourceCitrulline supplementation in postmenopausal women: a systematic review of vascular, muscular, and metabolic effects.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimConclusion Citrulline supplementation may offer benefits for blood pressure regulation (up to 9 mmHg SBP reduction in some studies) in hypertensive postmenopausal women, but evidence for arterial stiffness, endothelial function, and metabolic outcomes remains inconsistent.
evidence level1
citationBahari H (2026)
sourceCitrulline supplementation in postmenopausal women: a systematic review of vascular, muscular, and metabolic effects.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimCitrulline, a non-essential amino acid and precursor to nitric oxide, has gained interest as a potential dietary supplement for improving vascular health, muscle function, and metabolic parameters in this population.
evidence level1
citationBahari H (2026)
sourceCitrulline supplementation in postmenopausal women: a systematic review of vascular, muscular, and metabolic effects.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimIn conclusion, watermelon juice may benefit individuals engaged in regular exercise by optimizing muscle repair and hypertrophic responses.
evidence level2
citationNorouzzadeh M (2025)
sourceThe Effects of Watermelon Juice on Muscle Hypertrophy, Exercise Performance, and Muscle Soreness in Non-Athlete Men Undergoing Endurance Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimIn the current study, we aimed to assess the impact of watermelon juice as a functional drink on muscle soreness, exercise performance, and muscle hypertrophy.
evidence level2
citationNorouzzadeh M (2025)
sourceThe Effects of Watermelon Juice on Muscle Hypertrophy, Exercise Performance, and Muscle Soreness in Non-Athlete Men Undergoing Endurance Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimThis open-labeled randomized controlled trial was conducted on 42 non-athlete men for 8 weeks.
evidence level2
citationNorouzzadeh M (2025)
sourceThe Effects of Watermelon Juice on Muscle Hypertrophy, Exercise Performance, and Muscle Soreness in Non-Athlete Men Undergoing Endurance Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial.