Antioxidant in Melon Juice Relieves Fatigue, Stress

SEPPIC, FranceOral supplementation with a proprietary melon juice concentrate rich in antioxidant superoxide dismutase enzymes (SOD) have a positive effect on several signs and symptoms of perceived stress and fatigue, according to a new study published in the Nutrition Journal.

Researchers conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the effect of an oral daily intake of a proprietary melon juice concentrate rich in SOD (EXTRAMEL®) on the signs and symptoms of stress and fatigue in 70 healthy volunteers.

Supplementation with the proprietary melon juice concentrate of 140 IU SOD/daily significantly improved signs and symptoms of stress and fatigue linked to performance physical, cognitive or behavioral compared to the placebo.