Women who are vulnerable to a PCOS-linked heart attack or stroke may find that watermelon can help keep classic cardiovascular disease risks like high blood pressure at bay.
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Researchers have discovered that the fruit is rich in compounds that widen blood vessels and lower hypertension (high blood pressure) … and a daily fix of its juices could be enough to lower blood pressure, according to a study.
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Watermelon is an edible source of L-citrulline – a compound vital in the production of nitric oxide, which is a gas that widens blood vessels.
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Researchers in the U.S. gave a group of volunteers a daily dose of 6g, or slightly more than a teaspoonful, of L-citrulline extracted from watermelons. All of those taking part had pre-hypertension, or borderline high blood pressure. After six weeks, readings had improved in all nine participants, with none experiencing any side-effects.
However, there is a catch – you’d need to eat one-and-a-half watermelons a day to achieve the same effect. Fortunately, the L-citrulline compound can also be bought in supplement form. Ask your doctor if the supplement is right for your diet.
Researchers found that watermelons with orange flesh contain more L-citrulline than those with red flesh. But both varieties are rich in vitamins A, B6 and C and high in fibre. Watermelon is also a good source of potassium –Â thought to lower blood pressure – and lycopene, the pigment that gives the fruit its colour, which is credited with a host of health benefits, from helping to ward off cancer to boosting fertility.
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