The juice can detoxify your entire body, cleansing your kidneys, bladder, and gallbladder. It is an excellent source of potassium. Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure and promotes a healthy heart. Drinking watermelon juice lowers the risk of conditions such as osteoporosis and macular degeneration.
Watermelon is also rich in the amino acid l-citrulline, which is fantastic for relieving muscle soreness. A study has investigated the potential of the juice as a functional drink for athletes. In the study seven athletes were supplied with 500 ml of natural watermelon juice which contains 1.17 g of l-citrulline, an enriched watermelon juice which contained 4.83 g of l-citrulline plus 1.17 g from watermelon, and a placebo. Both watermelon juices helped to reduce the recovery heart rate and muscle soreness after 24 hours.
Watermelon also contains high dosages of lycopene which has shown to be effective in reducing the risk of stroke, heart disease, and other cardiovascular complications.
