ANTH-3116 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Lycopene, Arginine, Beta-Carotene
23 Nov 2017
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. it is a summer fruit characterized by its ball-like shape, its green peel, its refreshing red heart, its hard black and soft white seeds that can only be eaten directly after roasting. We have chosen a delicious item in our article, which relates to melon fruit, watermelon juice. lycopene benefits also include its ability to protect the skin against uv damage, which can lead to aging, wrinkles and skin cancer. the watermelon juice contains the amino acid citroline, which helps improve the blood flow, and can be converted into the body to amino acid arginine which in turn also helps to improve blood flow and relaxation of blood vessels. Melon juice can help in weight loss; its content of amino acid citroline helps to interfere when fat accumulates in fat cells. the watermelon juice is anti-inflammatory; it is rich in flavonoids, carotenoids such as lycopene, beta-carotene and other compounds that fight inflammation.
