H.S. For Sunday 070608

Not that I have that problem.

Hey folks,

This is to all of you out there that may not have the greatest Health plan, and or a good Prescription Plan. This is for all of those out there that may be feeling, well, a little soft in the Love making department. Also, this is for those out there that just simply do not like the possibility of side effects of putting man-made drugs in your body. EAT WATERMELONS. Well, the rind anyway. It seems that there could be MANY uses for them.

According to the AP- Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects By BETSY BLANEY, Associated Press Writer Thu Jul 3, 5:48 PM ET

A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra — but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks going all night long.

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Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra, said scientists in Texas, one of the nation's top producers of the seedless variety.

Found in the flesh and rind of watermelons, citrulline reacts with the body's enzymes when consumed in large quantities and is changed into arginine, an amino acid that benefits the heart and the circulatory and immune systems.

"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, a researcher and director of Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center. "Watermelon may not be as organ-specific as Viagra, but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side effects."

Todd Wehner, who studies watermelon breeding at North Carolina State University, said anyone taking Viagra shouldn't expect the same result from watermelon.

"It sounds like it would be an effect that would be interesting but not a substitute for any medical treatment," Wehner said.

Yes folks, do not look to natural remedies for whatever ales you. Man and Big Drug are the only answers. Nothing can substitute Man Made drugs being the answer. They would lose money don't you know? As a matter of fact, the rest of this story goes on to tell you all the benefits, yet all the draw backs of watermelon rind. I do agree, we SHOULD look into this more. Not for the Viagra effect, but all the OTHER benefits that may come from it.
Peter

Source:
AP - Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects