Can a spray make your fruit healthier? scientists test Melatonin-Treated produce

NCT ID NCT07192835

Summary

This study investigated whether spraying fruits with melatonin before harvest makes their healthy compounds easier for the body to absorb. Researchers gave 22 healthy adults juice made from melatonin-treated and untreated lemons, oranges, and cherries. They measured compounds in participants' urine to see if the melatonin treatment improved nutrient uptake from the fruit.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Miguel Hernandez

    Orihuela, Alicante/Alacant, 03312, Spain

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