5 Reasons Why Watermelon Is Good For Your Health

Watermelon seeds, known as tarbooj ke beej in Hindi are tiny, black seeds, inside the watermelon fruit. Highly nutritious, these seeds offer a number of potential health benefits as they are full of health and immunity boasting nutrients like protein, zinc, copper, manganese, B vitamins etc.

These seeds can be consumed in the raw form or in the powdered form. These seeds also help in obtaining seed oil. Watermelon seed oil is derived by cold pressing sun-dried seeds. Seed oil too possesses numerous benefits.

# Maintains skin health

1. The oleic acid and linoleum acid present in watermelon seeds helps in making the skin healthy, moisturised and glowing.

2. The antioxidants present ensure smooth skin and delay the ageing process.

3. The vitamin C content helps in promoting healthy skin

4. The zinc content protects the skin against acne, treats herpes simplex, and enhances wound healing.

5. The magnesium content of tarbooj ka seeds prevents age-related disorders, reduces acne and treats several skin-related conditions.

6. The protein found in watermelon seeds maintains the glow of the skin and promotes the production of collagen.

7. Extracts of watermelon seeds help in offering an effective solution for open pores.

8. Vitamin A and C present in watermelon seeds encourages the growth of new collagen.

# Prevents osteoporosis

1. Watermelon seeds contain copper, potassium, and manganese which contribute to strengthening the bones, and in enhancing bone density thus, preventing osteoporosis.

2. Regular intake of dried watermelon seeds prevents the early deterioration of bones.

# Controls blood sugar levels

1. The extracts of watermelon seeds are considered to be anti-diabetic hence, they are quite effective in controlling blood sugar levels.

2. The magnesium content of watermelon seeds regulates carbohydrate metabolism, which directly has an impact on the blood sugar level. Magnesium delays the onset of diabetes and prevents insulin dysregulation.

3. The omega-6 fatty acid content of watermelon seeds may help prevent type 2 diabetes.

4. The zinc content in these seeds plays a vital role in insulin action, carbohydrate metabolism, and in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes in women.

# Prevents cancer

1. The antioxidant properties of watermelon seeds help in decreasing the risk of cancers.

2. The dietary antioxidants in watermelon prevent cancer by combating free radicals.

3. Lycopene content of these seeds is associated with the reduction of prostate cancer cell proliferation.

# Other possible Benefits

Watermelon seeds produce several health benefits, apart from the health benefits mentioned above, it also produces few more such as boosts hair growth, prevents split ends of hair, boosts energy levels,boosts sexual power, urges sexual desire, ensures good functioning of the heart.

Also helps regulate blood pressure, maintain nervous system, promote weight loss, prevent heat stroke, enhance digestion,reduce muscle soreness, increase memory power, strengthen the immune system, improve male fertility, improve brain health, prevent asthma and boosts metabolism.