Watermelon benefits, beyond deliciousness
Citrulline in watermelon and its rind relaxes blood vessels and could benefit heart, circulatory and immune systems, researcher reports. Eating the fruit also could help with angina, high blood pressure. But the trick is eating enough: six cups. Also: Watermelon could aid in diabetes treatment (click 'See also').
The Associated Press; Austin American-Statesman 2008-07-02
Categories: HEALTH & NUTRITION, Health & Physiology, Nutrition, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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