WATERMELONS are known to contain a compound called L-citrulline, which has previously been found to help produce nitric oxide, which widens blood vessels and has a lowering effect on blood pressure.
Now a new trial at Reading University will study the effects of drinking watermelon juice on a group of healthy volunteers.
The 10 participants will have their blood pressure taken before drinking half a litre of the juice, or a placebo drink. Their blood pressure will then be checked for two hours afterwards.
Results are expected later this year.
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