SIDE EFFECTS OF WATERMELON

SIDE EFFECTS OF WATERMELON 

1. CAUSES DIARRHOEA AND OTHER DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS: Watermelon is an excellent source of water and an equally great source of dietary fibre and consuming in large quantity may give rise to digestive problems like diarrhoea, bloating, flatulence, gas.

2. MAY UP GLUCOSE LEVELS: If you are diabetic, chances are loading up on, too much watermelon may increase blood sugar levels.

3. INCREASE THE RISK OF DEVELOPING LIVER INFLAMMATION: People who drink alcohol regularly should avoid having large quantities of watermelon as the high level of lycopene may react with alcohol, further causing liver inflammation.

4. MAY CAUSE OVER-HYDRATION OR WATER INTOXICATION: Water intoxication or over-hydration is a condition when your body has excess of water in it, which leads to loss of sodium content. Consuming large quantity of watermelon may increase the level of water in our body.

5. MAY CAUSE CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS: Watermelon is known to be a great source of potassium that is a vital nutrient playing numerous roles in keeping the body healthy. It helps maintain electrolyte function, keeps our heart healthy and makes our bones and muscles stronger. However, too much of potassium can lead to cardiovascular problems like irregular heartbeat, weak pulse rate.