Watermelon provides many impressive health benefits. It helps prevent kidney disorders, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, heat stroke, macular degeneration, and impotence. Watermelon is 92% water and helps hydrate the body while providing electrolytes. It also maintains body temperature, relieves muscle soreness, has anti-inflammatory properties, and benefits hair, nails, skin, and the digestive system. Watermelon seeds also provide benefits like preventing kidney stones and improving male fertility.

2. Impressive Health Benefits of Water Melon
A series of Presentation
By
Mr. Allah DadKhan
former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and
Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture
Peshawar
allahdad52@gmail.com

4. Watermelon
Watermelon – Sweet tasting gourd reaches
enourmous size and definitely the most
refreshing fruit there is.

6. Watermelon
• The health benefits of watermelon include the prevention
of kidney disorders, high blood pressure, the prevention of
cancer, diabetes, heart disease, heat stroke, macular
degeneration and impotence.
• The question is, why is there so much craze for the
watermelon? At first glance, it may seem like nothing more
than a big ball of water. We all know that there is nothing
more refreshing than a big, chilled wedge of watermelon
on a hot, summer day and it does sport a stylish scientific
name of Citrullus Lanatus, but what’s the real reason so
many people flock to grocery stores every summer to buy a
big, awkward fruit like this one? Well, it is hard to narrow it
down to a single reason; there are actually a lot of them.

7. Watermelon
Watermelons are considered a vine-like flowering plant that is
actually native to Southern Africa, and it is there that the wild
varieties are in the greatest abundance, ranging from super
sweet to bitter, and varying in size as well. They moved north
to Egypt, and were cultivated in the Nile River Valley, and
eventually moved east into China, roughly 1,000 years ago.
Now, watermelon is grown around the world, and in 44 of the
50 states in America. It is specifically selected to grow larger
and juicier, resulting in the huge fruits that many of us are
familiar with. The green outer rind is hard and fleshy, and
rarely eaten, while the interior is soft, red or pink flesh
containing the many seeds; this is the part of watermelon
which is typically eaten.

8. Watermelon
As for accessing the total medicinal benefits of
watermelons, it is highly dependent on the
variety of watermelon and the ripeness. Beta
carotene and lycopene is usually bio-available in
the highest quantities once the watermelon is
completely ripe, and don’t be afraid to eat some
of the watermelon rind; there are quite a few
nutrients in there as well, particularly the
roughage and fiber.

9. Nutritional Value Of Watermelon
• The long list of healthy or beneficial effects of watermelons
are mainly derived from its unique nutrients, vitamins,
minerals, and organic compounds. These include significant
amounts of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, fiber, protein,
and a very large amount of potassium. Furthermore, they
contain vitamin A, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamin, and a wide
variety of carotenoids and phytonutrients, including
lycopene!
• These components of watermelons contribute to its major
impact on health; let’s explore some more details of those
benefits below.

11. Watermelon Hydrating Benefits
Watermelon is 92% water
and is rich in electrolytes.
It helps the body replace
fluids and minerals lost
through sweating, while
reducing the risk of
dehydration. It is an
excellent fruit to quench
summer thirst

12. Watermelon Maintains Body
Temperature
• Since watermelon
consists of over
90% water and
0.4gms of dietary
fiber, it helps your
body retain water
and stay hydrated
and cool thereby
maintaining body
temperature.

13. Watermelon Might Help Relieve Muscle
Soreness
If your sore muscles
trouble you after a
workout, watermelon
might hold the key. The
fruit is packed with
electrolytes and the
amino acid citrulline,
which help soothe sore
muscles after a heavy
workout . And as per an
Iranian study, citrulline in
watermelons can help
reduce muscle fatigue

14. Water melon Provides Anti
Inflammatory Benefits
• An important health
benefit of watermelon lies
in its high content of
vitamin C, lycopene, and
other powerful
antioxidants. All these
compounds have an
excellent ability to ward
off illnesses, protect our
bodies against free
radical damage, and
strengthen the immune
system, while increasing
our natural defenses.

15. Watermelon Healthy Hair and Nails
Rich in protein, watermelon
seeds are especially good
for hair and nails. Hair and
nails are built mostly of
protein and it never hurts to
get a little bit more. This
extra boost in protein and
amino fatty acids prevents
breakage and promises a
luxurious mane. Also,
consuming roasted
watermelon seeds will add a
brilliant shine to your hair.

16. Watermelon and Antiaging
• Watermelon seeds
are chockfull of
antioxidants that are
particularly
beneficial to your
complexion. Regularl
y eating these seeds
will help your skin
look youthful and
healthy.

17. Water Melon Seed Tea for Kidney Stones
• Watermelon seed tea is
a great way to promote
and maintain the health
of your bladder and
kidneys. Considered a
diuretic, watermelon
seed tea naturally
cleanses your
kidneys and prevents
the possibility of
developing painful
kidney stones

18. Watermelon Improves Skin And Hair
Health
• Watermelon is a good
source of vitamin C, the
nutrient that is essential for
collagen synthesis .
Collagen keeps your skin
supple and strengthens
your hair.
• According to a German
study, lycopene and beta-
carotene can protect the
skin against sunburn . Beta-
carotene is also known to
prevent certain skin
conditions like psoriasis and
vitilig

19. Watermelon Cures Intestinal
Disorder
• A common problem
among people is
constipation. It is due
to intestinal disorder.
But watermelon with
its high content of
water lubricates the
digested food, which
helps to break it
down. Thus, within a
short period the body
eliminates the waste
out.

20. Watermelon Male Fertlity
• Watermelon seeds contain
the amino acids essential
for sexual health and
improving male
fertility. Studies have
found that the arginine
content in watermelon
seeds encourages the
production of nitric oxide,
promoting sperm
production and treating
erectile dysfunction.
•

21. Water Melon Enhanced Sexual
Function
• Watermelon is the
richest source of an
amino acid known as
citruline. Our bodies
use citruline to create
arginine, another
amino acid that is
necessary for the
production of nitric
oxide.

22. Watermelon Boosts Energy
Levels
Watermelon is a good
source of vitamin B,
which is responsible for
energy production in
your body . The fruit is
low in calories and high
in energy, and it can
help you stay active for
the better part of the
day (

23. Water Melon Detoxifying and Diuretic
Effects
Watermelon is diuretic
and it helps the body
flush out harmful toxins.
It purifies liver,
stimulates kidney
function and reduces
uric acid levels in the
blood

24. Watermelon Promotes Healthy Gums
• The vitamin C in
watermelon keeps the
capillaries and gums
healthy . The deficiency
of vitamin C can cause
bleeding gums and
gingivitis (inflammation
of the gums), and
watermelon can
prevent these
conditions

25. Water Melon Reduce the Risk of
Kidney Disorders:
Watermelons contain a
lot of potassium, which is
very helpful in cleaning or
washing out the toxic
depositions in the kidney.
Moreover, it is helpful in
reducing
the concentration of uric
acid in the blood, thereby
reducing the chances of
kidney damage and the
formation of renal calculi
in that organ.

26. Watermelon Can Prevent Cell Damage
• Watermelon, being
rich in lycopene,
protects the cells from
damage associated
with heart disease.
Lycopene fights the
free radicals and
prevents cell damage

27. Water Melon Provides Relief From Heat
Stroke:
Watermelon is effective in
reducing both your body
temperature and blood
pressure. Many people in
tropical regions eat this fruit
every day in the afternoon
during the summer to
protect themselves from
heat stroke. In India, you will
find the fruit being sold by
vendors in almost every
street during the summer
season.

28. Watermelon Aids Weight Loss
• One of the best
watermelon health
benefits is that it aids in
healthy weight loss too.
Yes, given its high water
content, watermelon can
fill you up for fewer
calories . Water has also
been found to speed up
metabolism and flush out
toxins and fats, which
eventually might
contribute to weight loss

30. Watermelon High Blood Pressure:
The good amount of potassium and
magnesium that is present in
watermelons is very beneficial in
terms of bringing down blood
pressure. Potassium is considered a
vasodilator, meaning that it releases
the tension of blood vessels and
arteries, thereby stimulating
increased blood flow and reducing
the stress on the cardiovascular
system. The carotenoids present in
these fruits also prevent hardening
of artery walls and veins, thereby
helping to reduce blood pressure and
the chances of blood clots, strokes,
heart attacks, and atherosclerosis.

31. Watermelon Prevents Cancer:
Watermelons have been in the
public eye more and more in
recent years, primarily
because of their impressive
level of lycopene, a carotenoid
phytonutrient compound that
is increasingly being linked to
cancer prevention. As the
years go by and the studies
continue to bring in consistent
results, lycopene has been
shown to significantly reduce
the risks of prostate, breast,
colon, lung, and endometrial
cancer.

32. Watermelon & Diabetes:
Diabetic patients, who are
supposed to have a low energy
and low sugar diet, often
complain about starving since
they don’t get to eat their
staple diets, which gives them
the feeling of being half fed.
Watermelons can be a good
supplement for them. In spite
of being sweet in taste, a thick
wedge will give you very few
calories, since ninety nine
percent of its total weight is
composed of water and
roughage..

33. Watermelon Heart Care:
Lypocene, a carotenoid found in
abundance in watermelon,
improves cardiac functions. Beta
carotene, known for its
remarkable antioxidant and anti-
aging properties, also keeps you
young at heart and prevents age-
related cardiac problems. The
roughage in water melon and its
very low energy, along with help
from vitamin-C, carotenoids and
potassium (potassium cuts the
risk of a heart attack), helps to
reduce cholesterol and keep your
heart safe from a variety of
dangerous conditions.

34. Watermelon & Macular
Degeneration:
Don’t worry about eye health
and macular degeneration if
you eat plenty of watermelon,
because between the beta
carotene, vitamin-C, lutein,
and zeaxanthin, your eyes are
well protected. They will
ensure protection of your eyes
from age-related blindness and
degeneration, and these
antioxidants will protect your
eyes from other age-related
ailments such as drying up of
eyes and optical nerves, as
well as glaucoma.

35. Watermelon & Impotence:
Arginine, present in
watermelon, is beneficial
in curing erectile
dysfunction, and the
stimulating nature of the
chemical can boost libido,
reduce frigidity and give a
kick start to your love life,
after you enjoy a few
slices of watermelon
together!

37. Water Melon Hydrates your body
• As mentioned earlier, this
fruit is made of water [to
give you an idea about this,
you might want to know
that studies show that it is
at most 90 % percent.]
Thanks to this, it’s able to
hydrate your body very well
especially on very a hot
weather. Eating this would
help you stay away from
heat stroke (hyperthermia).
Enjoy summer without
having to worry about
getting dehydrated.

38. Watermelon Great for making your
skin smooth and glowing
• It also ensures our skin to
be moist and glowing. The
high water content makes
sure you don’t feel dry, and
the vitamins and lycopenes
enhances your skin’s health,
giving you a moist and
healthy glowing skin. You
get to enjoy a summer fruit
shake plus the hydration
that you would need, minus
the calories. Wouldn’t that
be a treat?

39. Watermelon Good for eye health
• It is already stated,
that this fruit has
loads of Vitamin A, an
important eye
vitamin. Vitamin A
functions in
preventing the
development of
cataracts, night
blindness and blurring
of vision. It also helps
you lower your risks
of macular
degeneration

40. Watermelon Improves blood
circulation
Other than oozing with
Vitamins and Minerals,
Watermelon is also known
for its high content in L-
citrulline, a precursor
amino acid needed to
produce L-arginine, which
is used by the body for
blood circulation
improvement. Improved
blood circulation would be
very beneficial to everyone
especially those who are
athletes, as well as those
who are pregnant.

41. Watermelon Effective for slimming
diet
• Fruits and vegetables are
known for their ability to
make us feel full after
munching a good serving of
them which would mean we
would eat lesser than how we
usually do. This is basically
because of their high fiber
content and fiber is very
important in your diet. While
being basically made of water,
watermelon contains 0.6
grams of dietary fiber, that’s 2
percent of your RDA for fiber.
Also, since it’s basically made
of water, it’s no surprise that
you can easily get full from
eating one serving of this
fruit.

42. Watermelon Prevents you from developing
Arthritis
• Arthritis is one of the biggest
problems faced by aging people.
Apparently it is commonly occurring
in people who are in their 40s.
Having one would definitely give
you a hard time. But why suffer
when there’s a way to avoid it.
There are a handful of home
treatments and medicine cocktails
that could help you with this
problem. One of these is eating
watermelon. Watermelon is high in
antioxidants which helps expels free
radicals that oxidizes cholesterol.
Oxidized cholesterol forms plaques
in veins. These plaques in turn
cause a lot of health problems like
arthritis.

43. Watermelon Improves nerve Health
If you think you already have
enough, well then think
again, because watermelon
can also help your nervous
system. We all owe it to the
potassium in watermelons.
Potassium is an electrolyte
used in conveying nerve
signals in the body. Thus it’s
important to incorporate
potassium rich food in our
diet. Without it, sending
nerve impulses in the body
would be delayed resulting to
slower reflexes and response
to the environment.