Cantaloupe (Melon) Nutrition: Vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, and Cardiometabolic Heart Health Mechanisms
Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) is a sweet, orange-fleshed melon notable for micronutrient density, particularly vitamin C and provitamin A carotenoids (beta-carotene). From a clinical nutrition perspective, its relevance lies in how these compounds influence redox balance, epithelial integrity, immune signaling, and cardiometabolic pathways. Although no single fruit is a cure for disease, consistent dietary intake of… Read More »