Watermelon juice: the surprising Post-Workout recovery drink?
NCT ID NCT03380195
First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looks at whether drinking watermelon juice before exercise can help your heart rate return to normal faster and reduce muscle soreness the next day. Researchers will compare watermelon juice to Gatorade, sugar water, and plain water in 27 healthy adults aged 21-50. Participants will cycle on a stationary bike and have their heart rate and blood lactate measured.
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Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92182-7251, United States
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