RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03380195

Effects of Watermelon Juice on Heart Rate Recovery and Post-exercise Muscle Soreness

Sponsor

San Diego State University

Enrollment

27 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2016

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Heart Rate Recovery

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 21 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Sport drink, Sugar water, and others for people with heart rate recovery. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 21 Years to 50 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHERWatermelon juice

Subject drinks 355ml of watermelon juice 1 hour prior to submaximal exercise

OTHERSport drink

Subject drinks 355ml of Gatorade 1 hour prior to submaximal exercise

OTHERSugar water

Subject drinks 355ml of sugar water (22.5g) 1 hour prior to submaximal exercise

OTHERWater

Subject drinks 355ml of water 1 hour prior to submaximal exercise

Locations(1)

Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU

San Diego, California, United States

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