Why is there so much craze for the watermelon? Well, it’s because it’s not just a big ball of water. It is indeed a nutrient dense food. The refreshing sweetness of watermelon is more than just a flavor. It possesses some powerful health benefits, including prevention of kidney disorder, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, heart diseases, asthma, muscle soreness, heat stroke, and etc.
However, perhaps the most important benefit is its ability to treat erectile dysfunction.
More than 30 million men in United States experience erectile dysfunction. It is a chronic issue in which you are unable to achieve and maintain erection. This can have numerous causes, including diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and narrowing of the blood vessels. Men in committed relationship often struggle with low self esteem and emotional anguish, as it is immensely tough for them to initiate sexual relations or satisfy their partner in bed. For that reason, they often opt for Viagra to treat this condition.
Viagra is a prescription medicine which increases blood flow to the penis to facilitate a man in getting and sustaining erection. It actually inhibits an enzyme that inactivates something called cGMP, which means more cGMP and more blood flow. In other words, in order to cure erectile dysfunction, it is all about boosting cGMP levels. Another way to boost cGMP levels is to stimulate the enzyme that makes it, which is a role played by ‘Nitric Oxide’.
Now, believe it or not, the interesting thing is, Nitric Oxide is made from Arginine, Arginine can be produced by Citrulline, and Watermelon contains an amino acid, known as ‘Citrulline’.
All in all, the magic substance is ‘Citrulline’. And, watermelon has this substance.
Lily Soutter, a professional Nutritionist, calls watermelons as nature’s Viagra. Since, the Citrulline in it relaxes blood vessels, which in turn improves blood flow and help men with erectile dysfunction. And, this is exactly how Viagra works too. Just the approach is different, but the scientific equation is same. In the Journal Urology, researchers tested the effects of Citrulline on several men and published their reports. The consumption of Citrulline allowed 68% increase in monthly intercourse frequency and changed their lives.
Now, the question is what is so special about watermelon? And, why it’s better than Viagra?
Well, it because of some imperative reasons. First, Viagra has its own side effects such as warmth and redness in the face, headaches, diarrhea, dizziness, and much more. On the other hand, watermelon consumption has no side effects. It’s in fact healthy and a blessing for your body. It is not only a rich source of Citrulline, but also contains Lycopene, Phytonutrients, and Carotenoids which have also been found to improve erection hardness in impotent men. Just two watermelon juice doses can cure your problem.
On the whole, in order to have fireworks in your love life, without side effects, count on watermelon. Instead of having burgers and beers at the barbecue, relish its natural juice.