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I Carried a Watermelon?

Submitted: Jul 4, 2008 - In honor of the Fourth of July, here's a fun bit of trivia about everyone's favorite picnic food: Watermelon may have Viagra-like effects. Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of Texas A&M’s Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center in College Station, says watermelon contains a nutrient called citrulline, which is converted to an amino acid, arginine, when eaten. He goes on to say that, “Arginine boosts…

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