Watermelon
Contains citrulline which converts to arginine; 5 daily servings of red or 1 wedge of yellow improved erection hardness
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Watermelon, based on research from longevity science.
- Citrulline
Source: How Not to Age
- Lycopene
Lycopene found in red tomatoes, watermelon, grapefruit, guava
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Watermelon may influence, based on the source research.
Improves
- Erectile dysfunction5 servings red or 1 wedge yellow watermelon/day
5 daily servings of red watermelon or 1 wedge of yellow watermelon improved erection hardness via citrulline-to-arginine conversion
Source: How Not to Age
Reduces Risk Of
- High blood pressureabout 2 pounds per day
Watermelon appears to offer blood pressure protection, but you may have to eat about 2 pounds of it per day to achieve an effect.
Source: How Not to Die
- Chronic inflammation (inflammaging)
Watermelon juice is a potential functional drink for sore muscle relief in athletes (Tarazona-Diaz et al. 2013)
Source: How Not to Die
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 5 servings red or 1 wedge yellow watermelon/dayfor Erectile dysfunction
5 daily servings of red watermelon or 1 wedge of yellow watermelon improved erection hardness via citrulline-to-arginine conversion
Source: How Not to Age
- 5 servings/day (red) or 1 wedge/day (yellow)for Citrulline
Watermelon contains citrulline that can boost the enzyme responsible for dilating blood vessels in the penis. Five servings of red watermelon a day improved erection hardness.; Watermelon rind is one of the richest natural sources of citrulline, which can improve erection hardness.
Source: How Not to Die
- 5 servings/day red, or 1 wedge/day yellowfor Erectile dysfunction
Citrulline supplementation at the level of five servings of red watermelon improved erection hardness, allowing for a 68 percent increase in monthly intercourse frequency; Oral L-citrulline supplementation improves erection hardness in men with mild erectile dysfunction. Watermelon rind is one of the richest natural sources of citrulline.
Source: How Not to Die
- about 2 pounds per dayfor High blood pressure
Watermelon appears to offer blood pressure protection, but you may have to eat about 2 pounds of it per day to achieve an effect.
Source: How Not to Die
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- How Not to Die