Negative effects of watermelon

As we know watermelon has lots of health benefits but most of peoples don't know there are some Negative effect of watermelon. During summers, we can find watermelons everywhere! The perfect summer fruit, watermelons with high water content, make for great thirst quenchers. Watermelons are not just tasty and refreshing but are healthy too! They contain high amounts of vitamin C and B6, and potassium. They also contain plant chemical, such as citrulline and lycopene. These chemicals in watermelons make them good for our health.

Now let's discuss some negative effect of it.

•  Cardiovascular Disorders

Watermelons contain high level of potassium. Consuming potassium enriched food in large quantities can lead to cardiovascular problems. Some of the diseases are absent or weak pulse, irregular heartbeats, cardiac arrest, etc. It may also affect the motor control and nervous system of the body.

•  Avoid During Pregnancy

Gestational diabetes is a common, yet serious health issue that plagues many pregnant women. Consuming large quantities of watermelons increases blood sugar level, which leads to gestational diabetes. So, pregnant women should stop eating watermelon for a few months.

•   Problems Related To Nerves And Muscles

People, who consume watermelon in large quantities, develop nerve, muscle and kidney problems.

•  Asthma problem 

if someone has asthma, then they must not take watermelon juice.

• Kidney Problem

People who have kidney problem should not consume watermelon because it contains a high amount of minerals, due to which this problem can increase.

•  Allergic  reaction 

Some may develop symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing after eating watermelon. If this happens, the person needs medical attention, as it can sometimes lead to anaphylaxis, which is a life-threatening condition.

• Diarrhea

The consumption of more than 30 mg of lycopene daily could potentially cause nausea, diarrhea, indigestion and bloating, according to the American Cancer Society.

This is not yet there are more negative effects of watermelon which you can see here on Herbs Science 

Now let discuss some Benefits of watermelon 

• Watermelon are best fruit in summer days as it have lots of water content which reduce Dehydration during summer.

•  Watermelon rich in protein, carbohydrates, calcium, and phosphorus helps cure many diseases like heart disease, stones, and cancer.

•  Watermelon contains minimal amounts of calories, but eating it makes you feel full for a long time; due to that, it is also effective in reducing weight.

• Watermelon's high levels of lycopene are very effective at protecting cells from damage and may help lower the risk of heart disease.

• Watermelon contains choline, which helps keep chronic inflammation down, according to a 2006 article published in Shock medical journal.

•  Watermelon contains fiber, which encourages a healthy digestive tract and helps keep you regular.