Melorun® is a natural melon juice concentrate, a cocktail of Superoxide dis-mutase (SOD) and of all the bioactive ingredients of fruit pulp: vitamins, minerals, proteins, fibers and sugars.
The melon behind Melorun® derives its originality from an incredible shelf life due to a concentration of superoxide dismutase (SOD), which is 5 to 10 times higher than that of a conventional variety.
Today, the seeds of this unique non-GMO variety are the exclusive property of Robertet group. Each year, they are entrusted to a small group of long-standing, selected producers. The seeds are planted in the open air according to a reasoned or organic production and the melons are harvested by hand at optimum maturity.
All our fields are located in the South of France, and in particular in the region of Cavaillon, renowned for its traditional know-how. From the seed to the final ingredient, Melorun® is fully traceable!
Melorun® is manufactured using an environmentally-friendly and gent-le process involving only mechanical steps without the use of solvents or additives. Successive filtration steps and rigorous temperature management allow a gradual concentration of the fruit’s antioxidant capacities. Finally, through an encapsulation step, our melon concentrate is protected and its bioactivity is guaranteed.
Clinically proven efficacy
The efficacy of Melorun® on physical recovery has been evaluated in sever-al populations of athletes, both casual who exercise moderately and professionals who train intensively.
Melorun® has also undergone numerous field tests since it is supported by a sports doctor specializing in micronutrition, who has accompanied many professional athletes.
The results of these studies have demonstrated multiple benefits on recovery, thanks to an action on both physical and mental fatigue, an improvement in several stress and inflammation biomarkers, and muscle and joint protection.
Melorun® efficacy on sports training and recovery has already been demonstrated in 3 studies. First, a randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial was carried out on 38 healthy males resuming sport (35-50 years old). Conducted over an 8-week period, the study focused on the combine effects of Melorun® and a moderate training program on physical condition improvement (Saby & al., IJERPH, 2020).
To go further, a preclinical study was designed in order to assess Melorun® efficacy in the context of an acute and eccentric exercise. Finally, Robertet had the chance to validate Melorun® beneficial effect on a professional women’s volleyball team, supplemented with the melon concentrate for 10 weeks.
Melorun® promotes physical and mental well-being
The effect of Melorun® on physical and mental performance was assessed on two occasions using 3 auto evaluation surveys. The positive impact of the supplementation was observed in the context of both an intense physical activity undergone by professional athletes and a moderate training followed by an ordinary population. The results highlighted Melorun® ability to decrease fatigue and physical tension.
Beyond the physical sphere, Melorun® is also associated with an improvement in the mental sphere. From the first month, athletes reported a decrease in their stress level and a better capacity for mental preparation Melorun® helps the body adapt and recover
The clinical trial evidenced Melorun® capacity to help the body defend itself against oxidative stress and inflammation. Another key finding of this trial was Melorun® protective effect on Magnesium level. As an essential mineral, well known to sportspeople of all levels, Magnesium is involved in many enzymatic systems, energetic metabolism as well as neuro-muscular excitability. When changes in extracellular Magnesium level occur, it often reflects its re-distribution to locations with increased metabolic need, for processes such as energy production or oxidative stress counteracting. This lack of Magnesium is then characterized by a general fatigue and a tense state, both muscularly and nervously.
By modulating oxidative stress and inflammation, Melorun® allows a protection of Magnesium level and an improved restoration of physiological processes, for more vitality and a better, faster recovery.
Melorun® supports muscles integrity Besides a systemic efficacy observed on oxidative stress, inflammation and magnesium level, the ingredient was also shown to provide a more local efficacy on muscles. This outcome was assessed on a model of intense activity and demonstrated Melorun® capacity to prevent muscular damages. Where-as an eccentric exercise was responsible for a decrease in fibers size and an increase in fibrosis, assimilated to muscle weakening and a higher risk of injury, Melorun® was able to restore both to healthy levels.
In addition to this, the ingredient demonstrated its capacity to enhance the transition from fast myosins, adapted to powerful yet short contractions, to slow myosins, rich in mitochondria, highly vascularized and known to allow more energetically efficient contraction. Melorun® supports adaptation to effort and resistance to fatigue, for improved physical sensations during training.
Melorun® contributes to a healthy lifestyle
On a market looking for natural and sustainable, Melorun® offers an innovative and comprehensive solution that perfectly matches the needs of ever more demanding consumers. With a clinically proven efficacy demonstrated in the context of both moderate and in-tense training, Melorun® adapts to the growing category of recreational users, without leaving out the core users.
SOD, a revolutionary functional ingredient for sports nutrition SOD, or superoxide dismutase, is a revolutionary functional ingredient that can be incorporated into a multitude of sports nutrition products, meeting the specific needs of modern athletes. As a powerful antioxidant, SOD from melon plays a crucial role in protecting cells against oxidative stress induced by intense exercise. Sportsmen and women, whether amateurs or professionals, are constantly seeking to improve their performance, reduce muscular fatigue and promote rapid recovery after exercise. By incorporating SOD from melon into formulations such as instant drinks, protein bars (in chocolate coating), whey shake, gummies or capsules, we can meet the growing demand from sportsmen and women who are concerned about their health and well-being. What‘s more, SOD helps to regulate inflammation and maintain magnesium levels, essential aspects for athletes who train regularly and are exposed to high levels of physical stress. So the use of SOD from melon in sports nutrition products not only enhances performance, but also con-tributes to a healthy lifestyle, making it a preferred choice for athletes see-king optimize their performance.
Part of Positiv’foodTM developments
The development of sports nutrition formulas in our laboratories is part of our positivfoodTM program of Robertet‘s Health & Beauty division. Positiv’food™ is the result of designing functional food & drink concepts including active ingredients and natural flavors. Positiv’food™ is answering to current consumer’s customized nutritional needs.
Robertet has a huge range of actives supported by science to suit every specific nutritional benefits.
The incorporation of active ingredients in food formulas can offer opportunities to develop new products and diversify existing product lines in the food & drinks & sports nutrition market. Companies can explore new combinations of ingredients, new recipes and new consumption patterns to create innovative products that appeal to consumers. It opens up new markets and adapt to changing consumer trends and preferences. In conclusion, the incorporation of active ingredients in food & drinks formulas offers many benefits for both consumers and companies, providing healthier, more natu-ral, innovative and attractive products on the market.
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