Watermelon has a positive effect on men's abilities
Last reviewed: 17.10.2021
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In the watermelon flesh contains the amino acid citrulline, which has a vasodilating effect.
The effect of amino acid extends to the vasculature of the penis: the effectiveness of citrulline can be compared with the known sildenafil.
Inside the body, there is a transformation of citrulline into arginine. The latter contributes to increased blood circulation in the penis, which leads to a permanent erection.
Of course, such information became available, thanks to numerous researches of scientists. The main part of the experiments was conducted with the participation of animals, therefore, perhaps, it is too early to talk about the "new Viagra".
Obviously, only that the pulp of watermelon is in many respects a useful product that will definitely go for the benefit of the body. Even if the arguments of scientists prove to be erroneous.
What facts did the researchers provide us?
Seven more years ago, 24 men who had erectile dysfunction were observed. Within four weeks, they were treated with placebo, after which they also had to take as much citrulline. In the second case, scientists noticed a significant increase in potency.
After citrulline treatment, the incidence of sex in patients increased from 1.37 times a month to 2.3 times. There was no adverse reaction, all participants felt well.
A couple of years later, experiments were performed in rat males that had erectile dysfunction of vascular genesis. For a month, rats were treated with citrulline, which significantly improved blood circulation and erection.
The study, which scientists conducted 4 years ago, made it possible to evaluate the influence of a water-melon extract on the quality of potency. It turned out that rodents using such a hood were much more likely to come into contact with females: their libido increased several times. With the tolerability of treatment, there were also no problems.
And, finally, recently scientific experts from Italy told of an interesting work, to which male volunteers were involved. Scientists have determined that vascular disorders have a relationship with the shortage of individual amino acids, including arginine. Thus, there was a suggestion that the use of arginine or citrulline could positively affect erectile dysfunction.
While scientists can not tell, what exactly quantity of a water-melon it is necessary to eat to achieve result. However, it is clear that citrulline can not help those patients who could not help Viagra. The effect of the watermelon amino acid is based on the improvement of the vascular circulation: therefore, the substance will not have the same positive effect if the disorder is caused by nerve damage or other causes.
Experts advise for a lasting effect to choose yellow-orange varieties of watermelons, as in the flesh of red color the content of citrulline is slightly less.
In the watermelon stone there is no amino acid. Restrictions on watermelon treatment apply to patients suffering from diabetes or allergies to berries.
Details of the studies are published in the Italian periodical Andrology