4. Helps relieve muscle pain
Watermelon and watermelon juice can reduce muscle pain and improve recovery time after exercise in athletes.
Citrulline, an amino acid in watermelon, can reduce muscle pain. It is also available.
Interestingly, watermelon juice, it seems, improves the absorption of citrulline.
A small study gave athletes a simple watermelon juice, watermelon juice mixed with citrulline or citrulline drink. Two watermelon drinks caused less muscle pain and faster heart rate recovery only compared to citrulline.
The researchers also conducted an experiment with test tubes for citrulline absorption. Their results show that citrulline consumption is more effective when consumed as a component of watermelon juice.
Other studies have also explored the potential of the citrus lines for improving exercise endurance and performance.
