Is Watermelon Viagra’s competitor ?
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Rama Kant Mishra
July 08, 2008
Rama Kant Mishra
July 08, 2008 Adam’s fruit! Eves delight! Can watermelon be Adam’s fruit?
Something like this, is what the recent news has thrown open the interests of millions of health concious people around the world. The news is going round in the press about the good effects of watermelon which has viagra like effects on the human body. This is certainly a good news for those who is looking for enhanced libido in the long night without using the medication viagra. Viagra as a medication, is known to improve sexually viatlity and cure Erectile dysfunction among the men. But there are side effects associated with this drug which could be limiting factor for some people and some adverse events could happened because of the use of this drug. This drug is safe when used under the guidance of a medical practioner.
But to eat a watermelon and cool yourself in the heat of summer does not call the approval of a medical doctor. The good affect of watermelon have been studied by Dr. Bhimu Patil, Ditrector of Texas A & M’s Fruit and Vegetable improvement Centre in College Station. According to Dr. Patil, watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body's blood vessels and may even increase libido.
The beneficial ingredients in watermelon and other fruits and vegetables are known as phyto-nutrients, naturally occurring compounds that are bioactive, are able to react with the human body to trigger healthy reactions.
Specifically in watermelons, these include lycopene, beta carotene and the rising star among its phyto-nutrients is citrulline, whose beneficial functions are now being unraveled. Among them is the ability to relax blood vessels, much like Viagra does.
Scientific knowledge has confirmed that when watermelon is consumed, citrulline gets converted to arginine through certain enzymes. Arginine is an amino acid that works wonders on the heart and circulation system and maintains a good immune system, Patil said.
The citrulline-arginine relationship helps heart health, the immune system and may prove to be very helpful for those who suffer from obesity and type 2 diabetes. Arginine also boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it.
There are several problems that can cause impotence among the men and extra extra nitric oxide could help those who need increased blood flow. However, watermelon may not be as organ specific as Viagra," Patil said, "but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side-effects."
There are other benefits one can have with the watermelon consumption. Arginine also helps the urea cycle by removing ammonia and other toxic compounds from our bodies.
Though these are few of the great effects watermelon can have, there are others which are yet to be discovered and Dr Patil hopes to study further to unlock more secrets of health benefits by the consumption of watermelon.
Specifically in watermelons, these include lycopene, beta carotene and the rising star among its phyto-nutrients is citrulline, whose beneficial functions are now being unraveled. Among them is the ability to relax blood vessels, much like Viagra does.
Scientific knowledge has confirmed that when watermelon is consumed, citrulline gets converted to arginine through certain enzymes. Arginine is an amino acid that works wonders on the heart and circulation system and maintains a good immune system, Patil said.
The citrulline-arginine relationship helps heart health, the immune system and may prove to be very helpful for those who suffer from obesity and type 2 diabetes. Arginine also boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it.
There are several problems that can cause impotence among the men and extra extra nitric oxide could help those who need increased blood flow. However, watermelon may not be as organ specific as Viagra," Patil said, "but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side-effects."
There are other benefits one can have with the watermelon consumption. Arginine also helps the urea cycle by removing ammonia and other toxic compounds from our bodies.
Though these are few of the great effects watermelon can have, there are others which are yet to be discovered and Dr Patil hopes to study further to unlock more secrets of health benefits by the consumption of watermelon.
Well, the message is on the board viagra has a competitor. Watermelon cools you off before a hot encounter…………….
Tags: Viagra , Watermelon , Citruline , Arginine , Erectile Dysfunction , Phyto-nutrients , Nitric Oxide
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