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Watermelon Viagra: A Natural Connection
http://www.associat edcontent. com/article/ 855319/watermelo n_viagra_
a_natural_
connection.html
By
July 1, 2008 - Watermelon Viagra? Watermelon is being called out as nature's
answer to Viagra
<http://www.associat edcontent. com/article/ 305428/turn_ muffins_into_
an_aphrod
isiac_without. html> , by a number of different scientific organizations.
Natural ingredients in tasty watermelon have ingredients which can create
"Viagra-like effects," according to Science Daily. Researchers from the
Texas A&M also see the a natural connection between watermelon and Viagra.
The refreshing watermelon fruit is full of vitamins and nutrients which may
also have a "Viagra-like effect on blood vessels," according to researchers
from Texas A&M. This claim is also backed up by Science Daily
Watermelon Viagra: A Natural Connection
The nutrients in watermelon can "deliver Viagra-like effects to the body's
blood vessels and may even increase libido," according to Science Daily.
"Watermelon may not be as organ-specific as Viagra," said Bhimu Patil,
director of Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center, according to
Science Daily. "But it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug
side-effects. "
There are three photo-nutrients which are delivering these healthy effects:
lycopene, beta carotene and citrulline.
The Watermelon Viagra Nutrients
There are certain nutrients in watermelon that make it healthy and can help
enhance libido. One of those nutrients is citrulline, according to the Texas
A&M researchers. The citrulline is contained in the rind, which is
considered inedible my most people.
How Does Watermelon Viagra Work?
The connection is being made between watermelon and Viagra because of the
watermelon's citrulline. The citrulline actually relaxes blood vessels in
the body, the same way Viagra does, according to Science Daily.
The process is slightly complicated, and includes the ability of cirtrulline
to create arginine, which helps remove ammonia from the body, according
World's Healthiest Foods.
Citrulline
In addition to relaxing blood vessels, the citrullline is also known to
promote energy.
Beta Carotene
Another healthy phyto-nutrient in watermelon is Beta Carotene. Beta carotene
can also be found in red peppers, carrots, paprika, grape leaves, chili
powder, and sweet potatoes, according to a query on Nutrition Data.
Lycopene
Lycopene can be found in watermelon and in other fruits and vegetables,
including tomatoes, rose hips, guavas, grapefruits and persimmons.
Sources
AJC, "Watermelon the new
Viagra?"http://www.ajc. com/blogs/ content/shared- blogs/accessatla nta/chatter/
entries/2008/ 07/02/watermelon _the.html
Nutrition Data, http://www.nutritio ndata.com
Science Daily, http://www.scienced aily.com/ releases/ 2008/06/08063016 5707.htm
Science Daily, "Want Citrulline? Try Watermelon,"
http://www.scienced aily.com/ releases/ 2007/08/07081418 5634.htm
Science Daily, "Watermelon May Have Viagra-effect, "
http://www.scienced aily.com/ releases/ 2008/06/08063016 5707.htm
World's Healthiest Foods, Watermelon,
http://www.whfoods. com/genpage. php?tname= foodspice& dbid=31#healthbe nefits
More resources
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