Watermelon

According to scientists, watermelon contains ingredients that act on blood vessels, like Viagra, and may even increase the sexual desire. "The more we study watermelons, the more we realize how much they are amazing - says Dr. Bhaymu Patil, director of Texas A & M Research Center of fruits and vegetables. - With each study a list of important health properties of this fruit is becoming longer, "writes sunhome.ru. Watermelons contain lycopene, beta-carotene, as well as the "rising star" fitopitatelnyh substances - citrulline. Among its useful properties (recently they increasingly engage the attention of scientists) noticed the ability to relax blood vessels, as does Viagra. "While watermelon may not be as effective in dealing with impotence like Viagra - said Patil - but it is a good way to relax blood vessels without any side effects." Scientists have proved that after the consumption of watermelon through certain enzymes citrulline is converted to arginine - an amino acid, which has a wonderful effect on the heart and the entire circulatory system, maintains in good condition the immune system and is very useful for people suffering from obesity and type two diabetes. Furthermore, arginine promotes the removal of our organisms ammonia and other toxic compounds, he said. Recall watermelon contains vitamins C, PP, B1, B2, carotene, folate and fiber, carbohydrates, potassium salts. They have a beneficial effect in diseases of the kidneys (including with stones), diseases of the cardiovascular system, including hypertension, as well as intestinal atony. Watermelon perfectly quench thirst, and promote excretion of toxic veschestv.

Watermelon - irreplaceable diuretic in edema associated with diseases of the cardiovascular system and kidneys. Watermelon juice not only displays the body of excess fluid, but also provides it easily digestible sugars. Fiber watermelon enhances intestinal motility and accelerates the excretion of excess cholesterol. Nutritionists believe the day you can consume 2-2, 5 kg of watermelon. For example, if nephrolithiasis alkalinity of the urine under the influence of substances contained in watermelon, increases salt pass into the soluble state and output due to the diuretic effect. In this case, you need to seek "equitable" use: eating watermelon chunks, even at night. There is no better food for patients with multiple sclerosis, gout, arthritis, diabetes, than watermelon.

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