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Why Watermelon Is Good for Your Cardiometabolic Health

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Why Watermelon Is Good for Your Cardiometabolic Health

This summertime superfood is so beneficial for your heart and metabolic health that you might want to consider eating it year-round.

Dr. Joseph Mercola
Jun 2, 2023
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Only 6.8% of U.S. adults have optimal cardiometabolic health, while an estimated 47 million have cardiometabolic disorders

  • Watermelon contains L-citrulline and L-arginine, which are nitric oxide (NO) precursors; NO helps relax blood vessels and widen arteries

  • Consuming watermelon juice attenuates reductions in heart rate variability (HRV)…

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