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Watermelon: benefit or harm? Opinion of the endocrinologist

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Endocrinologist Natalya Liberanskaya expressed her opinion on the health benefits of watermelons.

“Every summer everyone looks forward to the appearance of watermelons in stores. The benefits of this product are unconditional, especially in the heat. However, with some diseases, watermelon can be harmful, ”the expert notes.
So, first, about the pros. Watermelon perfectly quenches thirst, in this sense it can even replace soft drinks.

Also, watermelon has a pronounced diuretic and choleretic effect.

Watermelon pulp is a real storehouse of vitamins and useful minerals. It contains almost half of the periodic table: magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B9 and PP, C, E, antioxidants.

To whom watermelon may be contraindicated ? The doctor explains

However, it is important to remember that the glycemic index of watermelon is very high, and there is also a lot of fructose and sugar in the pulp. Therefore, people with obesity and diabetes should absolutely not abuse this summer berry.

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Because of the powerful diuretic effect, those who suffer from stones also need to be careful with watermelon in the kidneys. Watermelon can cause stones to move. Natalia Liberanskaya Natalya Liberanskaya Health Endocrinologist