Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

Interstellar grade A

Human trial evidence: Randomized human trials, or a meta-analysis of them, measuring this pathway's own endpoint — either a clinical outcome or a validated biomarker.

Appears on 2 blend pages, each linked below.

The summer melon's pale rind carries citrulline, which the kidney turns into arginine and then nitric oxide - letting arterial tone relax and pressure settle.

Where it appears

2 blend pages carry this ingredient. Open it and you will find this ingredient in the list.

• EKG Cardioprotective (Contractile Reserve)
• Peel (Flavonoid Powerhouse)

Pathways it touches