Watermelon juice: the next superfood for appetite control?

NCT ID NCT04096586

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

Researchers at San Diego State University are studying whether drinking watermelon juice can make people feel fuller, change blood sugar and insulin levels, and improve gut health. The study involves 80 healthy children and adults who will drink either watermelon juice or a red-colored juice for comparison. This is an early-stage study to gather information, not to test a treatment for any disease.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

watermelon juice

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a natural way to help manage appetite and weight.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with no disease focus. Results may not lead to any practical advice or product.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92182-7251, United States

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