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Best vegetables (and fruits) to protect your heart
..and this kickstarter fruit
In addition to these vegetables, one fruit is known for helping with this molecule as well: watermelon. This popular summertime fruit contains an amino acid called L-citrulline, which is a trigger that starts the process of improved production of nitric oxide. Watermelon also is a source of an antioxidant called lycopene, which can significantly reduce the risk of stroke.
For example, a study followed men in their mid-40s to mid-50s for more than 12 years to identify the effect of lycopene on stroke risk. The authors found that participants who had the highest lycopene levels in their blood were 55 percent less likely to experience a stroke than those with the lowest levels.
Read: Middle-aged? What you need to know about your stroke risk
