Watermelon most often served as a fruit and desserts in a variety of events, because of easily available and contain many vitamins and antioxidants that are good for health. It also contains important nutrients that are beneficial to man's sex life. What is it?
In addition to many contain vitamin C, potassium and vitamin B6, watermelon also contains antioxidant compounds that help fight free radicals cause cellular damage.
Not only that, watermelon is also rich in amino acids citrulline and arginine, which both have a positive impact on the body. Research shows that nutrients in watermelon is to provide an abundance of benefits, especially for male sexual capability.
Some of the benefits of watermelon for the sex life of men as reported by LIVESTRONG on Thursday (01/19/2011):
1. Preventing prostate cancer
According to research from Curtin University of Technology in Australia, watermelon contains many antioxidant lycopene that may protect men against prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is the second most deadly cancer. In addition, men with prostate cancer may experience decreased sexual function and fertility because of radiation treatment techniques.
2. Treating type 2 diabetes
High content of arginine in watermelon can help treat diabetes type 2 (due to lifestyle). Studies have found arginine can improve glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, both of which help lower the high glucose levels and is associated with diabetes.
Men who have diabetes is associated with loss of sexual performance due to erectile dysfunction.
3. Improve blood vessel function
According to research from Texas A & M University, citrulline is found in watermelon can help improve blood vessel function. Researchers found that citrulline can increase nitric oxide production, namely the gas molecules that help expand and dilate blood vessels. Therefore, the watermelon is often referred to has the effect of Viagra because it can facilitate blood flow to the penis.
4. Lowering blood pressure
Watermelon also has long been known as a fruit that can lower blood pressure. With normal blood pressure, men increasingly turned away with all the dangerous diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
