Health Benefits of Watermelon
                     Health benefits of Watermelon
Stay hydrated
 Watermelon has a high water content. This makes it 
hydrating and helps you feel full. The combination of 
water and fiber means you're eating a good volume of 
food without a lot of calories, a high water content is one 
of the reasons why fruits and vegetables help you feel 
full.
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Rich in nutrients
 Watermelon is one of the lowest in calories, much less 
than even low-sugar fruits such as berries. Watermelon is 
also high in carotenoids, including beta-carotene and 
lycopene. It is also rich in Vitamin C, an antioxidant that 
helps prevent cell damage from free radicals.
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Helps to prevent cancer
 Some compounds in watermelon, including cucurbitacin E 
and lycopene, have been studied for their potential to 
prevent cancer, though study results are mixed. It 
appears to reduce cancer risk by lowering insulin-like 
growth factor (IGF), a protein involved in cell division. 
High IGF levels are linked to cancer
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Improves heart health
 Lifestyle factors, including diet, may lower your risk of 
heart attack and stroke by reducing blood pressure and 
cholesterol levels. Watermelon also contains citrulline, an 
amino acid that may increase nitric oxide levels in the 
body. Nitric oxide helps your blood vessels expand, which 
lowers blood pressure 
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May lower inflammation
 Inflammation is a key driver of many chronic diseases. 
Watermelon may help lower inflammation and oxidative 
damage, as it's rich in the anti-inflammatory antioxidants 
lycopene and vitamin C. As an antioxidant, lycopene may 
also benefit brain health. For example, it may help delay 
the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease
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Prevents macular degeneration
 Lycopene is found in several parts of the eye where it 
helps protect against oxidative damage and inflammation. 
It may also prevent age-related macular degeneration 
(AMD). This is a common eye problem that can cause 
blindness in older adults. 
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Helps relieve muscle soreness
 Watermelon juice has some potential as a recovery 
beverage after exercise. Citrulline may be partially 
responsible for its effect of easing muscle soreness. 
Watermelon juice, when mixed with citrulline or a citrulline 
drink, led to less muscle soreness and quicker heart rate 
recovery, compared to citrulline on its own
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Good for skin and hair
 Two vitamins in watermelon, A and C — are important for 
skin and hair health. Vitamin C helps your body make 
collagen, a protein that keeps your skin supple and your 
hair strong. Vitamin A is also important for healthy skin 
since it helps create and repair skin cells. Both lycopene 
and beta-carotene may also help protect your skin from 
sunburn.
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Can improve digestion
 Watermelon contains lots of water and a small amount of 
fiber, both of which are important for healthy digestion. 
Fiber can provide bulk for your stool, while water helps 
keep your digestive tract moving efficiently. Eating water-
rich and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, including 
watermelon, can be very helpful for promoting normal 
bowel movements.
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