Potential roles of Citrulline and watermelon extract on metabolic and inflammatory variables in diabetes mellitus, current evidence and future directions: A systematic review.

Samaneh AziziReza MahdaviElnaz Vaghef-MehrabanyMohammad AlizadehNahid KaramzadMehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mameghani

Published in: Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology (2019)

Citrulline and watermelon extract could improve nitric oxide synthesis, glycaemic status and inflammation in diabetes mellitus. However, further studies are required to shed light on the underlying mechanisms.

Keyphrases

oxidative stress
nitric oxide
type diabetes
glycemic control
anti inflammatory
current status
hydrogen peroxide
nitric oxide synthase
human health
risk assessment
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
climate change