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6 Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Watermelon

May help prevent macular degeneration

The magical compound lycopene helps protect against oxidative damage and inflammation, but it can also help prevent age-related macular degeneration, because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions.

 

May help relieve muscle soreness

An amino acid found in watermelon, citrulline can reduce muscle soreness, but, apparently, watermelon juice enhances the bio-availability of citrulline. One small study gave athletes plain watermelon juice, watermelon juice mixed with citrulline or a citrulline drink. Both watermelon drinks led to less muscle soreness and quicker heart rate recovery, compared to citrulline on its own.

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