Men
hoping for some fireworks in their love life this Fourth of July may
want to skip the burgers and beer at the barbecue and eat plenty
of…instead.
It
turns out, watermelon may be a natural Viagra, says a researcher.
That’s because the popular summer fruit is richer than experts believed
in an amino acid called citrulline, which relaxes and dilates blood
vessels much like Viagra and other drugs meant to treat erectile
dysfunction (ED).
Until
recently, many scientists thought most of the citrulline was in the
watermelon rind. But now, experts have discovered that there is more
citrulline in the edible part than previously believed.
Why does this work?
The
amino acid citrulline is converted into the amino acid arginine. This
is a precursor for nitric oxide, and the nitric oxide, a blood vessel
relaxer that enhances circulation to all your vital parts.
How much watermelon should you eat?
A typical 4-ounce serving of watermelon (about 10 watermelon balls) has about 150 milligrams of citrulline.
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