Health 04/06/2026 15:25

Not only is it a refreshing summer fruit

Watermelon is not only a summer thirst quencher but also a rich source of citrulline, lycopene, vitamins A, C and flavonoid antioxidants.
Watermelon is not only a summer thirst quencher but also a rich source of citrulline, lycopene, vitamins A, C and flavonoid antioxidants.

The compound lycopene, which gives watermelon its characteristic red color, is a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and protects liver cells from damage caused by free radicals. A study from the Journal of Hepatology noted that people who ate fresh watermelon 3-4 times a week had significantly reduced levels of ALT and AST liver enzymes, and reduced fatty liver.

Watermelon is more than 90% water, along with natural potassium content, which helps increase urine output, eliminate toxins through the kidneys, thereby reducing the burden on the liver.

Adding water-rich fruits like watermelon helps improve blood flow to the liver, increase metabolism and endogenous detoxification.

Watermelon juice when consumed in the morning can stimulate the liver to secrete bile, support fat digestion and detoxify through the bile.



Eat watermelon properly to best support the liver:

Although watermelon has many benefits, the way it is consumed greatly affects the detoxification effect:

Best time: should be eaten in the morning or at noon, when the liver is active and the digestive system is healthy.
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Eat whole pieces rather than juice: because it contains fiber to help slow down sugar absorption and increase detoxification efficiency.

Do not eat too cold or after dinner: because it can easily cause digestive disorders, bloating, and affect the liver and gallbladder.

Healthy adults can eat 200-300g of watermelon per day, equivalent to 2-3 small pieces, to maintain liver function without increasing blood sugar too quickly.
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