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Healthy Food Facts
Food Fact: Watermelon contains l-citrulline, an amino acid that seems to protect against muscle pain. Watermelon also contains the anti-inflammatory antioxidant lycopene as well as cucurbitacin E, or tripterpenoid, which blocks the activity of the pain and inflammation-causing enzyme cyclooxygenase – the same enzyme blocked by so-called COX-2 inhibitors which include mst NSAID drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen. One study found that men who drank natural unpasteurized watermelon juice prior their workouts had reduced muscle soreness 24 hours later compared to those who drank a placebo. Learn more: http://bit.ly/1drtOZZ
Here are some useful and interesting facts about your favorite foods.