Watermelon Health: Rind Benefits, Blood Sugar & Storage

Watermelon contains citrulline and essential vitamins, supporting heart health and hydration. Learn the benefits of eating watermelon rinds, how the fruit impacts blood sugar, and identifying the signs of overripe cantaloupe to avoid gastric distress.

Watermelon & Citrulline

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Charmaine Jones

Watermelon is one of the richest sources of citrulline. Citrulline is a nonessential amino acid and antioxidant that is converted to another amino acid called arginine by special enzymes. Arginine has a key role in cell division, wound healing, and the removal of ammonia from the body.