Useful properties of watermelon made it an additional tool in the treatment of diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart and vessels, bowel pathology.

It is known that the watermelon removes toxins and toxins. But to lean on a giant berry follows with caution. Choosing the largest fruit, you risk getting poisoned, since it can be stuffed with nitrates.

Signs of acute poisoning appear about an hour after eating watermelon. This is nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. To avoid poisoning, try not to overeat. 2-3 pieces of watermelon will not cause unpleasant consequences. Store the cut watermelon in the fridge. However, nitrates have another bad feature - to accumulate in the body. Chronic intoxication is manifested by weakness, a tendency to infections and irritability.

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