Watermelon that yield Viagra-like Effects!?

[Phantom]

Check this out ladies and Gents:


Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects By BETSY BLANEY, Associated Press Writer
Thu Jul 3, 5:48 PM ET



LUBBOCK, Texas - A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra — but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks going all night long.

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Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra, said scientists in Texas, one of the nation's top producers of the seedless variety.

Found in the flesh and rind of watermelons, citrulline reacts with the body's enzymes when consumed in large quantities and is changed into arginine, an amino acid that benefits the heart and the circulatory and immune systems.

"Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it," said Bhimu Patil, a researcher and director of Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center. "Watermelon may not be as organ-specific as Viagra, but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side effects."

Todd Wehner, who studies watermelon breeding at North Carolina State University, said anyone taking Viagra shouldn't expect the same result from watermelon.

"It sounds like it would be an effect that would be interesting but not a substitute for any medical treatment," Wehner said.

The nitric oxide can also help with angina, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems, according to the study, which was paid for by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

More citrulline — about 60 percent — is found in watermelon rind than in the flesh, Patil said, but that can vary. But scientists may be able to find ways to boost the concentrations in the flesh, he said.

Citrulline is found in all colors of watermelon and is highest in the yellow-fleshed types, said Penelope Perkins-Veazie, a USDA researcher in Lane, Okla.

She said Patil's research is valid, but with a caveat: One would need to eat about six cups of watermelon to get enough citrulline to boost the body's arginine level.

"The problem you have when you eat a lot of watermelon is you tend to run to the bathroom more," Perkins-Veazie said.

Watermelon is a diuretic and was a homeopathic treatment for kidney patients before dialysis became widespread.

Another issue is the amount of sugar that much watermelon would spill into the bloodstream — a jolt that could cause cramping, Perkins-Veazie said.

Patil said he would like to do future studies on how to reduce the sugar content in watermelon.

The relationship between citrulline and arginine might also prove helpful to those who are obese or suffer from type-2 diabetes. The beneficial effects — among them the ability to relax blood vessels, much like Viagra does — are beginning to be revealed in research.

Citrulline is present in other curcubits, like cucumbers and cantaloupe, at very low levels, and in the milk protein casein. The highest concentrations of citrulline are found in walnut seedlings, Perkins-Veazie said.

"But they're bitter and most people don't want to eat them," she said.



So what do you think about this? Do you think Watermelon can "juice" up your sex drive? (or (guys) give you a boner?) lol. And you want to know something else? I'm eating a watermelon right now...o_O.

Your Throughts?

[Unknown Entity]

Yeah, my brother said something about this the other day lol! I thought he was talking rubbish! But yeah, its true...

I probably will never find out anytime soon, but I can believe it lol...

I haven't eatten watermelon in years... Meh, I don't think I ever liked it though. It didn't really have a taste... I mean, pretty colours with... no taste... lol...

[Sharzademar]

Up until now, my love for watermelon had been an innocent one. So this is what you've been doing when I was gone, Watermelon?! I see how it is. Come on, grapes, let's see a movie!

Seriously, that's very intriguing. Maybe, with some research, a natural alternative to Viagra will be discovered. Of course, the pharmaceutical companies won't like that, but to hell with them. I'm cheering for watermelon! I don't use Viagra, but any natural alternative to a highly used (and possibly abused) pill is a plus!

Of course, they would need to find a way to increase citrulline levels since most of it is in the rind. But I'm sure it's possible, with enough research.

[Usagy]

Watermelons contain a lot of water...
Peeing with a boner fails...so yeah, let's not.


Peace out

[Raider]

I suddenly like water melons more.

This reminds me of when we watched Resident Evil and the guy gets cut up into water melon shaped pieces. Zombie watermelons. So we went and ate a water melon pretending it was his head. lol

[Mr Spike]

Originally Posted by Usagy

Peeing with a boner fails...so yeah, let's not.

Yeah, i noticed that as well

This is rather strange isn't it? Before long we're gonna see jocks walking around with watermelons attached to their soft parts grinning their ass off....

I'm never gonna be able to eat watermelon again now, sad thing is i really like watermelon.

[OceanEyes28]

I don't understand this "I don't want to eat watermelon again" logic. It relaxes blood vessels. It doesn't make you hard or turn you into some sort of sex werewolf. I mean, you've eaten watermelon before, right?

Found in the flesh and rind of watermelons, citrulline reacts with the body's enzymes when consumed in large quantities and is changed into arginine, an amino acid that benefits the heart and the circulatory and immune systems.

Todd Wehner, who studies watermelon breeding at North Carolina State University, said anyone taking Viagra shouldn't expect the same result from watermelon.

See? You're fine. Eat all the watermelon you want. It is delicious.

Also, Raider, how does that have anything to do with this conversation other than watermelon being involved? Don't answer in this thread. In fact, consider it rhetorical.

[Alizée Jacotey]

All I know is that watermelon is delicious. If someone wanted to try and prove the existence of a God, they would simply have to point to watermelon. There goes natural selection and random design. Surely watermelon could not be made randomly.

However, watermelon is sticky and messy and does not lead to sex. Who eats before sex anyway?

[Chez Daja]

Originally Posted by El Wray

Who eats before sex anyway?

Fat people, maybe. But I'm guessing it's a little harder for them to complete the transaction anyway.

All I have to say is: when Andrew's sixty and shrivelled... all his meals will include watermelon. This makes me glad I'm studying cookery when I go back to college.

I also agree with everything Alisyn said.

[Lilium]

So when I get older, I won't have to spend as much money to get it up? Yay!

Originally Posted by El Wray

Who eats before sex anyway?

What about the whole thing with the whipped-cream and the cherries? People will sometimes feed their partners in a sensual way with the cherries(rubbing them in a circle around their lips before placing it gently on their tongue), and I'm not going to get into what couples will do with the whipped-cream since it's NSFW, but all in all, it happens.