Trial reportEuropean journal of applied physiology2022
Effect of watermelon supplementation on exercise performance, muscle oxygenation, and vessel diameter in resistance-trained men.
Trial report in European journal of applied physiology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- Changes in resistance training performance, rating of perceived exertion, and blood biomarkers after six weeks of supplementation with L-citrulline vs. L-citrulline DL-malate in resistance-trained men: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2025Trial
- The Effects of Watermelon Juice on Muscle Hypertrophy, Exercise Performance, and Muscle Soreness in Non-Athlete Men Undergoing Endurance Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- Juice-Based Supplementation Strategies for Athletic Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Acute Effect of L-Citrulline Supplementation on Resistance Exercise Performance and Muscle Oxygenation in Recreationally Resistance Trained Men and Women.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2023Article
- Supplementation with Nitric Oxide Precursors for Strength Performance: A Review of the Current Literature.Nutrients · 2023Review
- A Comparison between High and Low Cuff Pressures on Muscle Oxygen Saturation and Recovery Responses Following Blood-Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
introductionWatermelon shows promise as an ergogenic aid due to its high concentration of L-citrulline, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of watermelon supplementation on exercise performance, muscle oxygenation, and vessel diameter.
methodsIn a crossover design fashion, 15 resistance-trained men (22.4 ± 2.9 years; 177.5 ± 7.1 cm; 82.7 ± 11.2 kg) were randomly assigned to supplement with either watermelon juice concentrate (WM; 2.2 g·day
resultsExcept for a greater percent change in skeletal muscle oxygenation during WM compared to PL on average and across sets (mean difference = + 4.1%, p = 0.033, BF
conclusionShort-term watermelon supplementation does not appear to enhance isometric force production, bench press performance, blood vessel diameter, or muscle oxygenation parameters compared to PL in resistance-trained men.
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