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Science Viagra like? No wonder watermelons grow so big! | Viagra like? No wonder watermelons grow so big! |
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| by William Atkins | |
| Saturday, 05 July 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 2 The conclusion of the A&M article is “As an added bonus, these studies have also shown that deep red varieties of watermelon have displaced the tomato as the lycopene king, Patil said. Almost 92 percent of watermelon is water, but the remaining 8 percent is loaded with lycopene, an anti-oxidant that protects the human heart, prostate and skin health.” Featured Whitepaper
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Science Discussions“Lycopene, however, is fat-soluble, meaning that it needs certain fats in the blood for better absorption by the body, Patil said.” The article continues, “Previous tests have shown that lycopene is much better absorbed from tomatoes when mixed in a salad with oily vegetables like avocado or spinach,” Patil said. “That would also apply to the lycopene from watermelon, but I realize mixing watermelon with spinach or avocadoes is a very hard sell.” “No studies have been conducted to determine the timing of the consumption of oily vegetables to improve lycopene absorption, he said.” “One final bit of advice for those Fourth of July watermelons you buy,” Patil said. “They store much better uncut if you leave them at room temperature. Lycopene levels can be maintained even as it sits on your kitchen floor. But once you cut it, refrigerate. And enjoy.” |
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