Beware of eating watermelon if you have these diseases

The chief doctor of the Vinogradov Hospital in Moscow explained that there are people who should not eat watermelon, because they suffer from certain diseases and health problems, as reported by "RT Arabic", citing the medical journal "Novosity".

Dr. Olga Sharapova said during an interview with "Dr. Peter" that red watermelon contains many useful substances: vitamins A, C and B6, phytonutrients, minerals magnesium, calcium, sodium and phosphorous.

This macronutrient helps replenish body fluids and regulate body temperature.

She added, watermelon not only quenches thirst, but also hunger.

It also positively affects the heart, blood vessels, blood pressure and helps remove toxins from the body.

But regardless of all these beneficial properties, there are diseases that prevent eating red watermelon or allow a limited amount of it.

"As doctors, we advise everyone who suffers from diarrhea, kidney stones, atherosclerosis and prostate adenoma to eat a limited amount of watermelon. We do not advise those who suffer from cardiovascular diseases to eat it," she says.

And the doctor confirms, that the best time to eat 200-300 grams of red watermelon is before lunch.

It is not recommended to take it with other substances.