THERE are several health benefits of water melon but I will start with PROTECTION OF CANCER: According to a nurse in Clara Oshiomhole Hospital, Edo State, Miss Victory Igunbor (RNRM), water melon contains some substances that gives the body protection against cancer. She said it has antioxidants and flavonoids which help in protecting the body from cancers, like breast cancer, colon cancer and so many others.
Furthermore she said that the vitamins present in water melon treats infections in the body. It also helps in treating joint inflammation. Some important elements, like potassium and manganese works on blood pressure regulation.
Miss Victory Igunbor also said that, the antioxidants present in water melon helps maintain the blood vessel against SCLEOSIS.
According to her sclerosis is an induration or hardening, especially from inflammation and in disease of the interstitial substance applied chiefly to such hardening of the nervous system or to hardening of the blood vessels.
According to Miss Juliet Edogame (RNRM), water melon removes salt accumulation from the body and also reduce the concentration of Uric acid in the blood thereby reducing the risk of having kidney stone due to the presence of potassium.
Another importance of water melon is that it helps cure heart problems. As stated, water melon contain abundant potassium which is needed to cure heart diseases. It keeps your heart healthy.
Also water melon reduces the high effects of ultra violet ray, (uv), the presence of a pigment called LYCOPENE in water melon protect the body against ultra violet rays.
Most importantly too, water melon gives the brain refreshment. Water melon increases brain power as it contains good amount of vitamin B6 and water which is most important to the brain.
According to a nutritionist, Mrs. Eva Idowu, water melon is anti ageing. It makes your body, skin, hair and parts of your body look young and fresh.
From another respondent, she says that the fruit is a natural cleanser. The water helps to wash the system and fats. It boost the health system of any individual.