The Claim
Watermelon consumption at a frequency of ≥2–3 times per week is associated with a 66% lower odds of sarcopenia in men, while no significant association is observed in women, indicating a sex-specific effect.
What the research says
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Men who eat watermelon two to three times a week have a lower risk of sarcopenia compared to women who eat the same amount, where no reduction in risk is observed.
See the scientific wording
The association between watermelon consumption and lower sarcopenia risk is stronger in men than in women, with men consuming ≥2–3 times per week showing a 66% lower odds of sarcopenia (OR=0.34) compared to women showing no significant association (OR=0.76), suggesting sex-specific effects.
Eating watermelon delivers L-citrulline into the body, which gets turned into L-arginine. L-arginine is used to make nitric oxide, which opens up blood vessels in muscles. This lets more oxygen and nutrients flow into muscle tissue, helping muscles make more protein and stay stronger.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that older men who ate watermelon two or three times a week had a much lower risk of muscle loss than men who ate it less, and this benefit seemed stronger in men than in women, which matches the claim.
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