Texas- The state of Texas is one of the nations top regional producers of seedless watermelon, and Texas scientists are reporting that the succulent red fruit has an active ingredient that helps relax blood vessels in the body.
This effect, or vaso- dilation, is very similar to what the erectile medication Viagra accomplishes.
Watermelon may not be as specific or organ directed as Viagra but it is an easy and enjoyable way to relax blood vessels in the body without having to take a specific medication or pill.
According to researchers at the Texas A&M University Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center, watermelon contains citrulline, which acts on the body to relax blood vessels.
In order for a person to experience any effects, they need to consume about six or seven cups of the fresh fruit to have any blood vessel relaxing effects.
Still, for a natural product to render the same effects that Viagra produces is a positive thing for many people who would rather get their nutrients and medicine from natural sources.
While not a substitute for medical treatment, the fact that the fruit does contain a natural substance that acts similarly to Viagra is the source of amusement to many people.