Watermelon ingredient reduces muscle sorness

Watermelon is rich in the amino acid L- Citrulline, which reduces muscle soreness after exercise, according to a Spanish study of young cyclists, published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Earlier research shows that L- Citrulline helps to normalize blood pressure, improve arterial health, and prevent heart disease, and may enhance sexual stamina and athletic performance. In the recent study, the effective dosage of L- Citrulline was 1.17 grams, an amount available in supplements.