4th July and Watermelon and Viagara
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I never in my wilder dreams figured I’d get to link all those topics into one blog post but just in time for a bit of celebrating on July 4th (with fireworks I hope) comes the news that watermelon contains a chemical called “citruline”. This is really good news because it helps relax the body’s blood vessels - exactly what Viagara does apparently.
Researchers are quick (very quick) to point out that watermelon isn’t “site specific” like Viagara and if you’re counting on serious assistance, you should see your physician.
About 60% of the citruline is found in the rind (let’s hear it for watermelon pickles - one of my favourites) and yellow flesh varieties have more than red-flesh ones.
Watermelon breeders have been notified, they’re quite excited about this news and with this increased attention, are standing a little straighter in their fields this morning.
photo credit: Ben Cumming
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