Eating large amounts of watermelon may provide some Viagra-like effects, according to a new study from the US Department of Agriculture. Researchers said that a compound found in the watery fruit called citrulline triggers production of the important amino acid arginine. The arginine in turn boosts nitric oxide in the body, naturally relaxing blood vessels […]
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Watermelon = Natural Viagra
Published July 4th, 2008 in Natural Treatments, Men's Health, Healthy Foods and Health Studies. 1 CommentGreen Tea Protects the Heart
Published July 3rd, 2008 in Healthy Foods, Heart Health and Health Studies. 1 CommentDrinking a few cups of green tea every day may help prevent heart disease. New research from Greece showed that compounds in the popular Asian tea improve blood flow and increase the ability of arteries to relax. Researchers noticed that the beneficial effects of drinking green tea appeared pretty quickly, within 30 minutes.
Researchers also noted […]