October 19/AFP - RELAXNEWS Watermelon is a sweet, low-calorie, high-fiber treat, but now research suggests that watermelon can help reduce and prevent high blood pressure.
Researchers at Florida State University discovered that watermelon is rich in the amino acid L-citrulline, a precursor of L-arginine, that reverses the effects of prehypertension by maintaining arterial function and improving proper blood flow. Published in the journal American Journal of Hypertension, the study is the first of its kind to show this benefit in humans.