Watermelon is rich in nutrients that are beneficial to health. Scientific studies support the therapeutic and disease-preventive and health-promoting properties of watermelon, including:

Helps reduce the risk of dehydration.

Watermelon is known as a juicy fruit because it is made up of about 90% water. For example, 100 grams of ripe watermelon contains 91.4 milliliters of water. UFABET Eating foods that contain a lot of water can help keep the body hydrated, allowing the body’s systems to function normally, such as controlling body temperature and transporting nutrients to various organs. It also helps the body stay alert and reduces the risk of dehydration.

May help reduce the risk of cancer.

The National Cancer Institute of the United States revealed that free radicals are harmful to the body. They can destroy tissues and cells or cause cell components such as DNA, proteins, and cell membranes to change and deteriorate prematurely, leading to serious diseases such as cancer. However, if the body has enough antioxidants, it may help balance free radicals in the body and reduce the risk of such diseases.

Watermelon contains antioxidants such as lycopene and cucurbitacin E. A study on the relationship between lycopene and cancer risk published in the Journal of Medicine (Baltimore) in the United States in August 2015, which reviewed, analyzed, and summarized data from more than 2,300 related studies, found that regular consumption of lycopene, which has anti-cancer properties, may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. This is because lycopene may reduce the level of IGF-1, a hormone that has a structure similar to insulin and causes cells to divide. When this hormone decreases, it may help inhibit the division and growth of cancer cells.