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4 ways watermelon boosts your energy (slideshow)
3. Widens your blood vessels
The juicy, red fruit is also naturally rich in l-citrulline, an acid that is an essential compound in nitric oxide, a gas that widens your blood vessels.
This is why eating watermelon is credited with improving athletic performance because when your blood vessels expand, more oxygen can get to your muscles, decreasing fatigue and improving muscle function.