Mon 7 Jul 2008
Watermelon man
Posted by Seymour Totti under _Idle Thoughts
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According to a story on ananova.com eating fresh watermelon produces the same effect as taking Viagra. You do have to eat rather a lot of it though. Six slices according to the article but it fails to say how big the slices should be.
The active ingredient in the melon is called citrulline. This reacts with an enzyme in the body to create an amino acid called arginine. “Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it,” said Bhimu Patil, director of Texas A&M University’s Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Centre.
I think this could be great news, watermelons are much cheaper than Viagra and you don’t need a prescription. So next time you see me schlepping up Sukhumvit to Soi 23 with a pocket full of watermelons you’ll know what I’m up to.
See also: Recreational Drugs









