Effect of Fresh Watermelon Consumption on Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Overweight and Obese Adults (P06-102-19)
| Autor: | Amanda Marx, Megan Connolly, Mee Young Hong, Shirin Hooshmand, Tiffany Lum, Mark Kern, Changqi Liu |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Nutrition and Dietetics
biology business.industry C-reactive protein Medicine (miscellaneous) Dietary Bioactive Components Disease Overweight medicine.disease Obesity Waist–hip ratio Blood pressure Weight loss Environmental health biology.protein medicine Liver function medicine.symptom business Food Science |
| Zdroj: | Current Developments in Nutrition. 3:nzz031.P06-102 |
| ISSN: | 2475-2991 |
| Popis: | OBJECTIVES: Watermelon has a great potential in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to its high levels of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive constituents such as L-citrulline, lycopene, and beta-carotene. Although previous studies have examined the effects of watermelon juice or extract on risk factors for CVD, it is unknown if the results can be extrapolated to fresh watermelon consumption. This study examined the effects of fresh watermelon consumption on risk factors for CVD in overweight and obese adults. METHODS: In a crossover design, 33 overweight or obese adults consumed two cups of watermelon or isocaloric low-fat cookies daily for four weeks with a two- to four-week washout period. Body weight, body composition, waist-to-hip ratio, blood pressure, glucose and insulin levels, inflammation, lipid profiles, antioxidant capacity, and liver function markers were measured at baseline and after the interventions. RESULTS: Watermelon consumption significantly (P ≤ 0.05) decreased body weight, body mass index (BMI), and systolic blood pressure and waist-to-hip ratio. Cookie consumption significantly increased blood pressure and body fat (P |
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