SubscribeWatermelon, Works like Viagra...
"Is that a watermelon in your pants or are you happy to see me?" Sounds silly, but research by Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center has determined that eating watermelon might increase libido.
Watermelon is packed with key nutrients like lycopene, beta carotene, and the phytonutrient citrulline which, when converted by the body into arginine, helps relax blood vessels, similarly to Viagra.
"We've always known that watermelon is good for you, but the list of its very important healthful benefits grows longer with each study," explains Dr. Bhimu Patil of Texas A&M.
"Longer." Heads up choice of words doctor--no pun intended. Anyway, this Fourth of July be prepared to think twice when you see granddad enjoying a slice of fresh watermelon. Oh man, I'm going to vomit!
Just maybe a cheaper alternative then. Who knows natural things are best.
ReplyFor once, all those blog comments with the word "viagra" in them will be legitimate!
Reply3 thoughts;
First, I don't think this story would have any legs if it were just shown to dilate/relax blood vessels. The study admits that the effects are not "organ-specific".
Secondly, I'm not getting the "increased libido" aspect of this. Is this simply a matter of people erroneously linking viagra to libido? I always found it funny that the assuption was that because viagra increased erections it also boosted arousal. The article makes no mention of a mechanism of increased libido.
Third, watermelon is a great food! I've never been a huge watermelon guy but I'm loving those cantaloupe sized ones they sell now.
ReplyYou are right. The scientists in this case seem to be masters of publicity. They discovered that watermelons have some effect on blood vessels that is vaguely similar to Viagra (which was originally designed as heart medication). So the media, which is ALWAYS clueless about science stories, runs a million stories about how watermelons are this new aphrodisiac and a cure for ED.
ReplyScientists manipulating the media? Imagine that... (hint: scientists are interested in science, but they're also interested in funding).
Watermelon has a huge GI - it's somewhere in the 70s. That might warm up Granddad more...
Reply*heads to grocery store*
ReplyI eat a lot of watermelon in summer, I don't note any difference. LOL
ReplyI havent got a problem eating a whole watermellon, I may add it's only going to be for the noble cause of research. I'm not sure if my wife or girlfriend is going to be the lucky lady that is going to benefit!
ReplyMakes me want to eat the watermelon in my fridge!
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