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Watermelon

-0.6

Watermelon provides modest anti-inflammatory effects through lycopene and citrulline, though high water content and natural sugars limit its overall anti-inflammatory potency.

Ingredient score breakdown

Lycopene

-0.5

Red carotenoid with antioxidant properties that reduces inflammatory biomarkers and protects against oxidative damage.

Citrulline

-0.3

Amino acid that converts to arginine, improving blood flow and reducing muscle inflammation after exercise.

Vitamin C

-0.2

Provides moderate antioxidant support to neutralize inflammatory free radicals.

Natural sugars

+0.4

High glycemic impact from concentrated fructose can trigger mild inflammatory responses in sensitive individuals.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Watermelon is high FODMAP due to fructose and polyols, with safe serving limited to one cup of diced fruit.

Healthier alternatives

  • strawberries
  • grapefruit

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