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.

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)…