This fruit is rich in vitamin C, which is essential for our immune system and therefore protects our body and helps us fight colds, for example. It also maintains the redox balance of cells and protects them from reactive oxygen species, which damage our cells and DNA.

Watermelon contains citrulline, which helps reduce the accumulation of fat in our fat cells. Citrulline is an amino acid that is converted to arginine with the help of the kidneys. When our bodies absorb citrulline, it has the ability to block TNAP (tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase) activity, which causes our fat cells to produce less fat tissue, thereby helping to prevent excessive accumulation of body fat. .