topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimPlant-derived whole foods and food-based supplements may support recovery through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, vascular, and metabolic mechanisms; however, the available evidence remains heterogeneous.
evidence level1
citationNguyen DHN (2026)
sourcePlant-Derived Whole Foods and Food-Based Supplements on Post-Exercise Recovery in Physically Active Individuals: A Systematic Review of Human Intervention Trials.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimRisk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2 tool for randomized trials and ROBINS-I for the non-randomized intervention study.
evidence level1
citationNguyen DHN (2026)
sourcePlant-Derived Whole Foods and Food-Based Supplements on Post-Exercise Recovery in Physically Active Individuals: A Systematic Review of Human Intervention Trials.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimAmong the 35 randomized trials assessed using RoB 2, 11 were judged to have a low overall risk of bias and 24 raised some concerns; none was judged to have a high overall risk of bias.
evidence level1
citationNguyen DHN (2026)
sourcePlant-Derived Whole Foods and Food-Based Supplements on Post-Exercise Recovery in Physically Active Individuals: A Systematic Review of Human Intervention Trials.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimBackground/objectives Post-exercise recovery is essential for maintaining training quality and subsequent performance.
evidence level1
citationNguyen DHN (2026)
sourcePlant-Derived Whole Foods and Food-Based Supplements on Post-Exercise Recovery in Physically Active Individuals: A Systematic Review of Human Intervention Trials.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimEvidence for pickle juice was limited, with no notable ergogenic effects beyond anecdotal cramp relief.
evidence level1
citationVitošević B (2025)
sourceJuice-Based Supplementation Strategies for Athletic Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimThe application of natural juices in sports nutrition is attracting growing interest due to their potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and ergogenic properties.
evidence level1
citationVitošević B (2025)
sourceJuice-Based Supplementation Strategies for Athletic Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review.
topicWatermelon Citrulline Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimExercise, especially when prolonged or intense, increases oxidative stress and muscle damage, leading athletes to explore dietary strategies that support recovery and enhance performance.
evidence level1
citationVitošević B (2025)
sourceJuice-Based Supplementation Strategies for Athletic Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review.