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
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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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School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92182-7251, United States
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