Antidiabetic activity of watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) juice in alloxan-induced diabetic rats

ConclusionTaken together, this study demonstrates that watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) juice exhibits its antidiabetic potential in experimental diabetic animal model via multiple pathways involving modulation of glucose transporters, anti-inflammatory activities as well as antioxidant defense system and inhibition of α-glucosidase and α-amylase. This suggests that the watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) juice may have a useful clinical application in the management of diabetes mellitus and its metabolic complications if developed as adjuvant therapy.
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research