Almost everyone has experienced muscle cramps, usually occurs after high intensity exercise. Drinking watermelon juice could actually prevent muscle cramps that disturb it.
Muscle cramps are cramps that often occur in the calf muscles that occur during sleep. The causes include excessive use of muscles, dehydration, injury, muscle stretch, or stay in one position for a long time.
Drink enough water to prevent dehydration during this known to prevent muscle cramps. But the amino acid content in watermelon work more effectively to reduce the risk of cramping.
Amino acid called L-citrulline, is found in watermelon, garlic, and onion. Prevent cramping is one of the benefits of the amino acid.
Research shows L-citrulline contains antioxidants, which if made in supplement form, can eliminate lactic acid faster. This means that cramps can be cured more quickly.
Lactic acid is formed in muscles when energy production faster than oxygen can be delivered. Normally, the body will break down glucose into a substance called pyruvate, to then be metabolized and converted to energy.
But if the oxygen supply is limited, the body will convert pyruvate to lactate. Lactic actually strengthen muscles but also have side effects, including increased acidity and cramps next day.
Encarna Aguayo, researchers from Spain said, L-citrulline in watermelon juice can be used as a sports drink to help faster muscle recovery.
Aguayo and his team observed that as much as 1.5 liters of watermelon juice consumed after exercise can prevent muscle cramps. Watermelon juice even more effective than sports drinks.
Citrulline is included in the essential amino acids. Benefits include blood circulation and cleanse ammonia and other toxins in the liver. Citrulline in watermelon are also known to help lower blood pressure and increase male sexual arousal.
