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Current Evidence of Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) Ingestion on Vascular Health: A Food Science and Technology Perspective

Volino-Souza, Mônica ; Oliveira, Gustavo Vieira de ; Conte-Junior, Carlos Adam ; Figueroa, Arturo ; Alvares, Thiago Silveira

Nutrients, 2022-07, Vol.14 (14), p.2913 [Revista revisada por pares]

Switzerland: MDPI AG

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Current Evidence of Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) Ingestion on Vascular Health: A Food Science and Technology Perspective
Autor: Volino-Souza, Mônica ; Oliveira, Gustavo Vieira de ; Conte-Junior, Carlos Adam ; Figueroa, Arturo ; Alvares, Thiago Silveira
Materias: Arginine ; Arginine - pharmacology ; arterial stiffness ; Binding sites ; Bioactive compounds ; Bioavailability ; Blood pressure ; Cardiovascular diseases ; Citrulline ; Citrulline - pharmacology ; Citrullus - chemistry ; Citrullus lanatus ; Diabetes ; Eating ; endothelial function ; Endothelium ; Enzymes ; Food ; Food processing ; Food Technology ; Fruits ; Hypertension ; Ingestion ; L-citrulline ; Nitric oxide ; Oxidative stress ; Plasma ; Review ; Stiffness ; Technology ; Veins & arteries ; Water melons
Es parte de: Nutrients, 2022-07, Vol.14 (14), p.2913
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Descripción: The amino acid L-arginine is crucial for nitric oxide (NO) synthesis, an important molecule regulating vascular tone. Considering that vascular dysfunction precedes cardiovascular disease, supplementation with precursors of NO synthesis (e.g., L-arginine) is warranted. However, supplementation of L-citrulline is recommended instead of L-arginine since most L-arginine is catabolized during its course to the endothelium. Given that L-citrulline, found mainly in watermelon, can be converted to L-arginine, watermelon supplementation seems to be effective in increasing plasma L-arginine and improving vascular function. Nonetheless, there are divergent findings when investigating the effect of watermelon supplementation on vascular function, which may be explained by the L-citrulline dose in watermelon products. In some instances, offering a sufficient amount of L-citrulline can be impaired by the greater volume (>700 mL) of watermelon needed to reach a proper dose of L-citrulline. Thus, food technology can be applied to reduce the watermelon volume and make supplementation more convenient. Therefore, this narrative review aims to discuss the current evidence showing the effects of watermelon ingestion on vascular health parameters, exploring the critical relevance of food technology for acceptable L-citrulline content in these products. Watermelon-derived L-citrulline appears as a supplementation that can improve vascular function, including arterial stiffness and blood pressure. Applying food technologies to concentrate bioactive compounds in a reduced volume is warranted so that its ingestion can be more convenient, improving the adherence of those who want to ingest watermelon products daily.
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Current Evidence of Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) Ingestion on Vascular Health: A Food Science and Technology Perspective

Volino-Souza, Mônica ; Oliveira, Gustavo Vieira de ; Conte-Junior, Carlos Adam ; Figueroa, Arturo ; Alvares, Thiago Silveira

Switzerland: MDPI AG

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