Watermelon juice study on heart recovery and muscle soreness
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether drinking watermelon juice affects how quickly your heart rate returns to normal after exercise and how sore your muscles feel afterward. It’s for generally healthy adults and may help researchers understand how diet changes exercise recovery.
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Who can take part
- Be between 21 and 50 years old
- You should not currently have an injury
- You should not have a chronic (long-term) inflammatory condition
- You should not need dietary supplements as part of your usual routine
- You should not take medications that affect blood pressure
- Do not smoke
- You should not be pregnant
- You must not have a watermelon allergy
Quick eligibility check
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