Effects of Watermelon Consumption on Satiety and Digestive Health

Launched by SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · Sep 18, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how eating watermelon, including both the fruit and its rind, might affect feelings of fullness, digestion, and overall health in both children and adults. The researchers want to see if watermelon can help with things like weight management and how our bodies process food.

To participate in this study, you need to be generally healthy and between the ages of 1 and 55 years. Unfortunately, if you smoke, are pregnant, need to take certain dietary supplements or medications for metabolic disorders, or have an allergy to watermelon, you won't be able to join. If you're eligible, you'll have the chance to enjoy watermelon while contributing to important research that could help improve dietary habits and digestive health for many people.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Generally healthy subjects
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Smoker
• • Pregnant woman
• • Required dietary supplement use
• • Required medication of metabolic disorders
• • Allergy to watermelon