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Five Health Benefits Of Water Melon Seeds

By Modupeoluwa Adekanye
18 July 2019   |   5:00 am
Watermelon is one of the most common fruits in the world, while some prefer it blended with other fruits as a smoothie, others take it like it is. However, most people are sleeping on the health benefit of the watermelon seed. As irritating as watermelon seeds can be, especially when taking the fruit, they are…

Watermelon is one of the most common fruits in the world, while some prefer it blended with other fruits as a smoothie, others take it like it is.

However, most people are sleeping on the health benefit of the watermelon seed. As irritating as watermelon seeds can be, especially when taking the fruit, they are very medicinal.

Immune booster

Watermelon seeds can be roasted and snacked on, this is good for the immune system as it is packed with lots of iron. The vitamin B in this regard also helps serve the purpose of an immune system boost.

Treats skin infections and prevents hair breakage

Also, the seeds of watermelon work great for the skin. They can be used to treat all kinds of skin infections such as acne, eczema and lots more by lowering the cortisol levels and balancing the hormones. While working on the skin, they also help strengthen the hair and prevent shedding. The magnesium in these seeds helps to prevent hair breakage and according to a Korean study, the presence of iron accelerates the recovery of hair follicles

Watermelon | Photo: Pexels

Boost male fertility

In addition, watermelon seed can be used to boost male fertility. The zinc in watermelon seeds helps the male reproductive system, so before taking lots of medicines to boost your fertility, try the wonderful watermelon seeds.

Improves memory

Furthermore, if you are struggling with memory loss, try the miracle-working watermelon seeds. The magnesium in these seeds helps improve memory and accelerate learning.

Good for diabetic patients

These seeds as tiny as they seem helps to control the blood sugar, yes, you read right. Watermelon seeds help prevent stage 2 diabetes while also controlling the sugar level because of the omega 6 fatty acid and magnesium present in them. Diabetic patients can easily snack on these seeds.

Next time, before spitting out those seeds, remember this article and chew the seeds or keep them to be roasted while you snack on them later.

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