Health Benefits of Watermelon fruit (Citrullus vulgaris)

 

Health Benefits of Watermelon fruit (Citrullus vulgaris)

Watermelon is a vine-like flowering plant originally from southern Africa. Its fruit, which is also called watermelon, is a special kind referred to by botanists as a pepo, a berry which has a thick rind and fleshy center.

The content of nutrients and phytonutrients

•      High water content.
•      Sugar.
•      Provitamin A (carotenoids) and vitamin C.
•      Mineral potassium / potassium and phosphorus.
•      Flavonoids.
•      Pectin.
•      Fiber.

Here are some the benefits of watermelon 

A More Heart Healthy. Watermelon is a source of lycopene. Lycopene contained in watermelon fruit is essential to maintaining the health of the heart organ you have.
   
Eyes The Better Health. This is because, these fruits contain beta-carotene which will be converted in the body into vitamin A. Vitamin A is a vitamin that will nourish your organs of vision.
   
Improve Immune System. Watermelon is also a source of vitamin C. Vitamin C has a function to help improve the body's immune system. So the body will not get sick when the weather is poor or very extreme.
   
Protection From Free Radicals. Various factory smoke, vehicle fumes and dirty air is inhaled can trigger the entry of free radicals that can harm your body. Watermelon contains carotenoid compounds that can neutralize free radicals that enter into the body of a person.
   
Bone Strengthening Body. This is because, watermelon is a fruit that is rich in potassium. Potassium serves to retain calcium in the body. So that the bones and joints will be healthier and stronger all the time.
   
Kidney Organ Healthier. Consuming watermelon will help increase the flow of urine. With the smooth flow of urine it will impact the health of the kidneys in organ in the body.
   
Reduce Body Fat In. Watermelon is a fruit that is rich in the type of content citruline which serves to reduce excess fat inside your body.