According to Healthline. com, not only is it a favorite refreshment in the summer, a recent study shows that watermelon also helps improve the quality of food as well as absorb nutrients.
The authors of the study said that watermelon users absorb more essential nutrients, including fiber, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, lycopene (antioxidants that help watermelon become red) and other carotenoids (natural pigments good for eyes and skin).
Research authors said that this shows that watermelon can help enhance nutrient absorption and improve the quality of the diet for both adults and children.
A study in 2025 also showed that watermelon may have good effects in protecting cardiovascular health. This result is similar to a study in 2022 showing that watermelon helps lower blood pressure and enhance overall cardiovascular health.
According to preventive cardiovascular nutritionist Michelle Routhenstein at the online nutrition consulting platform EntirelyNourished, eating watermelon is a great addition to a healthy daily diet because watermelon provides potassium, lycopene and citrulline - substances that when combined will support blood pressure and blood circulation.
A 2025 meta-analysis study shows that watermelon has a high content of L-citruline amino acid. L-citruline can help lower blood pressure and support cardiovascular health.
Although the meta-analysis noted that the exact benefits of L-citrulline for cardiovascular health are not yet fully clear, the authors argue that watermelon consumption may seem to support the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases.
Preventive cardiologist Michelle Routhenstein added that although watermelon is a very good supplement for the heart, to truly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, this fruit must be part of a comprehensive healthy diet for the heart.
Watermelon contains a lot of water, is almost fatty and is a source of essential vitamins and minerals. Eating watermelon is associated with many health benefits: Reducing blood pressure; reducing insulin resistance; reducing muscle aches. In addition, watermelon is also good for digestion, enhancing skin health and reducing inflammation.
Nutritional components in 100 grams of watermelon (according to the US Department of Agriculture):
30 kcal
91.4 g
0.2 g
0.61 g
7.55 g
6.2 g
0.4 g
