Melatonin-Sprayed fruits: a new superfood?
NCT ID NCT07192835
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether treating fruits like lemons, blood oranges, and cherries with melatonin before harvest helps the body absorb more healthy plant compounds. Twenty-two healthy adults drank juice from treated or untreated fruits and provided urine samples to measure absorption. The goal is to see if this simple farming step could make fruits even healthier.
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Locations
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University Miguel Hernandez
Orihuela, Alicante/Alacant, 03312, Spain
What this could mean
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Active substance
Melatonin-treated fruit juice (lemon, blood orange, or sweet cherry)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that preharvest melatonin treatment of fruits enhances the body's uptake of beneficial plant compounds, potentially improving dietary strategies for health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 22 healthy participants, so results may not apply to the general population. The focus is on absorption, not on treating any disease.
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