The effect of freeze dried whole watermelon powder on endothelial function and vascular health in older adults

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dc.contributor.advisorJuma, Shanil
dc.contributor.committeeMemberLeMieux, Monique
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBroughton, Shane
dc.creatorPatel, Karishma D 1996-
dc.creator.orcid0009-0003-4025-3264
dc.date.accessioned2023-10-06T20:10:48Z
dc.date.available2023-10-06T20:10:48Z
dc.date.created2023-08
dc.date.issuedAugust 2023
dc.date.submittedAugust 2023
dc.date.updated2023-10-06T20:10:49Z
dc.description.abstractThis study investigated the effects of freeze dried whole watermelon powder on cardiovascular biomarkers and endothelial health. In a 16-week double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled study design, 38 men and women between the ages of 45 to 79 years old consumed whole freeze dried watermelon powder or placebo powder (control). An EndoPATⓇ was used to measure endothelial function and fasting blood samples were obtained to evaluate vascular and lipid biomarkers. Watermelon treatment powder did not significantly change endothelial function or vascular biomarkers. However, the treatment group showed improved levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, ICAM-1, VCAM-1, and P-selectin from baseline to final visits. These findings suggest that consumption of watermelon may reduce the risk or progression of cardiovascular disease from improved lipid and vascular biomarkers.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11274/15499
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.subjectHealth Sciences, Nutrition
dc.subjectEducation, Health
dc.subjectHealth Sciences, Education
dc.subject.otherVascular
dc.subject.otherWatermelon
dc.subject.otherEndothelial
dc.subject.otherOlder adults
dc.subject.otherCardiovascular
dc.subject.otherHealth
dc.subject.otherLipids
dc.titleThe effect of freeze dried whole watermelon powder on endothelial function and vascular health in older adults
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialtext
local.embargo.lift08/01/2024
local.embargo.terms08/01/2024
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Health Sciences
thesis.degree.departmentNutrition and Food Sciences
thesis.degree.disciplineNutrition
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Woman's University
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
thesis.degree.programAPA 7th edition
thesis.degree.schoolTexas Woman's University

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