Tiny But Mighty: Unveiling the Nutritional Powerhouse of Watermelon Seeds

Abstract

Abstract: The Curcubitaceae family includes the significant horticultural crop known as watermelon (Citrulus lantus). Many researchers have demonstrated watermelon's nutraceutical potential, making it a superior option for a functional diet. Numerous illnesses, including those connected to age, obesity, diabetes, ulcers, and several kinds of cancer, have been treated with watermelon. Citruline, lycopene, and other polyphenolic substances are among the significant phytochemicals of pharmacological significance that provide watermelon its therapeutic qualities. Watermelon serves as a crucial supplier of l-citrulline, a neutralalpha amino acid that serves as a precursor to l-arginine, an essential amino acid required for the synthesis of proteins. Numerous health benefits were demonstrated in both in vitro and in vivo trials when l-citrulline and lycopene supplements were given.