Watermelon and watermelon juice are not only delicious treats for the summer. This summer delight also has many health benefits according to studies. According to a latest research, drinking watermelon juice before a rigorous workout can help reduce an athlete’s heart rate. It also soothes sore muscles because watermelon is rich in L-citrulline which is then converted by the body to L-arginine, an essential amino acid that helps in relaxing the blood vessels and improving circulation.

Postmenopausal women were reported to have improved cardiovascular health after taking commercially available watermelon extract supplements for 6 weeks. Watermelon may also help combat cancer because it is a good source of an antioxidant called lycopene. But scientists are still investigating details of this connection.

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