Author: CalifchiefCalifchief
Date: Jul 3, 2008 10:21
Watermelon May Have Viagra-Effect
Secrets of Phyto-nutrients Are Being Unraveled
June 30, 2008
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS -- A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth
of July holiday staple. But according to recent studies, the juicy fruit may
be better suited for Valentine's Day.
That's because scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver
Viagra-like effects to the body's blood vessels and may even increase libido.
"The more we study watermelons, the more we realize just how amazing a fruit it
is in providing natural enhancers to the human body," said Dr. Bhimu Patil,
director of Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center in College
Station.
"We've always known that watermelon is good for you, but the list of its very
important healthful benefits grows longer with each study."
Beneficial ingredients in watermelon and other fruits and vegetables are known
as phyto-nutrients, naturally occurring compounds that are bioactive, or able
to react with the human body to trigger healthy reactions, Patil said.
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