Adding watermelon to your diet can improve your health and improve your heart health. This was reported by the press service of the company Wild Hive, citing a study published in Nutrients.
The study analyzed data from the US National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES). It turned out to be the overall quality of the diet. better in watermelon consumers compared to non-consumers. For example, children and adults who consumed watermelon ate more dietary fiber, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as lycopene and other carotenoids, while consuming less added sugars and saturated fatty acids.
Another study published in the same journal found that watermelon juice supplements protect cardiovascular health during hyperglycemia. This was found in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study that examined the effects of drinking watermelon juice daily for two weeks on nitric oxide bioavailability and heart rate variability.
“Despite the small sample size (18 healthy young men and women), we acknowledge that this study adds to the evidence supporting the heart health benefits of regular watermelon consumption. In addition to L-citrulline and L-arginine, watermelon helps reduce oxidative stress and prevent cardiovascular disease. It is a source of antioxidants, vitamin C, and lycopene that may help.
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