Thursday, July 3, 2008

Watermelon Disguised as Viagra...Who Knew?


i thought i would share....



“Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra,” says Texas Scientist.

“Citrulline is found in all colors of watermelon and is highest in the yellow-fleshed types,” said Penelope Perkins-Veazie, a USDA researcher in Lane, Okla.

"Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it," said Bhimu Patil, a researcher and director of Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center. "Watermelon may not be as organ-specific as Viagra, but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side effects."


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its not the cure all..but start young..lol.

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