Watermelon can normalize blood pressure

Watermelon, a favorite summer treat for many, not only tastes good, but can also help normalize high blood pressure and maintain the elasticity of blood vessels. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of Florida, who published their research in the American Journal of Hypertension.

According to the study, natural watermelon extracts, due to their high content of amino acids citrulline and arginine, can be used for controlled blood pressure reduction. The therapeutic course, which lasted six weeks, involved 40 volunteers with an average age of 58 years. One group received concentrated watermelon extract, and the other received a placebo.

At the end of the experiment, scientists monitored the health of all participants for two weeks and concluded that watermelon extract is indeed capable of reducing high blood pressure. In the group that received watermelon extract, the upper blood pressure value decreased by 15.1 and 11.5 points compared to the placebo group. The lower pressure also decreased by 7.6 and 7.8 points. These data prove that for many volunteers this was enough to overcome hypertension.

It is also worth noting that watermelon is a low-calorie product that contains many useful substances, such as vitamins A, C, B6, as well as potassium and magnesium. Potassium contained in watermelon helps regulate fluid levels in the body, and magnesium strengthens the heart muscle.

Thus, watermelon is not only tasty, but also a healthy summer treat that can help fight high blood pressure and improve the general condition of the body. However, before you start using watermelon as a medicine, you should always consult a specialist.