Benefits of Watermelon in the Midst of Hot Weather, Body Hydration to Healthy Skin and Hair

NOVA.id - Some days NOVA Friends may feel hot weather which is incredible.

To prevent various diseases that are prone to attack, NOVA Friends must consume plenty of water so that the body is hydrated.

In addition, NOVA Friends also need to get vitamin and mineral intake from fruits and vegetables.

One of the fruits that has good benefits for hydration of the body is watermelon.

Watermelon contains 92 percent water, every bite of juicy watermelon contains a good amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, antioxidants and amino acids.

The more ripe the watermelon, the higher the level of lycopene and beta-carotene.

Launching Health Tribune, here are the benefits of watermelon for health:

1. Hydrates the body 

The body will remain hydrated when consuming watermelon. This is due to the high water content in the green-skinned fruit.

2. Lowers inflammation

The high content of lycopene and vitamin C in watermelon helps to lower inflammation and oxidative damage.

A study showed that eating fruits rich in lycopene and vitamin C lowers the level of inflammation in the body.

3. Improves heart health

The high content of lycopene in watermelon can lower the risk of heart disease. In addition, lycopene also reduces bad cholesterol and blood pressure.

According to a study published in the American Journal of Hypertension, watermelon may help reduce hypertension and lower blood pressure in obese adults.

Watermelon also contains citrulline, an amino acid that increases nitric oxide levels in the body that is also known to lower blood pressure.

4. Healthy skin and hair

Vitamin C and vitamin A in watermelon are beneficial for the health of the skin and hair.

Vitamin C is needed to make collagen, a protein that maintains smooth skin and strong hair.

Vitamin A helps maintain healthy skin by repairing skin cells.