2008
Is Watermelon a Natural Viagra?
Women, watch out for those men eating the watermelon rind at the weekend barbecue! Texas A&M University researchers have found eating watermelon rind may have similar effects to Viagra. Summer celebrations are usually accompanied by a watermelon somewhere, although now it may not only be eaten as a cool sweet treat, but eaten to set off a few fireworks later on. Though the fireworks may not last long, the extra juice may add a little punch to the celebration.
While not a medical treatment, the effects of the watermelon rind may add some special effects to your sex life. Citrulline, the main ingredient that lends these effects, is found in the flesh and rind of watermelons. Scientist with one of the nation’s top producers of seedless watermelons explained that citrulline produces a compound that helps to relax blood vessels similar to the effects of Viagra. Through a reaction between citrulline and enzymes in the body large quantities of watermelon will result in arginine. Arginine has several important functions, such as helping the healing of wounds, the functions of the body’s immune system, removing ammonia from the body, the release of hormones and, for treatment of erectile dysfunction, relaxation of blood vessels.