Side Effects and Benefits of Eating Watermelon

Is Watermelon Good for You?

Watermelon is a refreshing fruit grown in temperate to tropical climates. Many look forward to enjoying this fruit when it's in season during the warmer months of the year because of its distinct flavour, appealing crunch and sweetness. In addition to tasting good, watermelon is packed with healthy vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. However, watermelon can also pose minor health risks if eaten in excess.

Nutritional Overview of the Fruit

Let's take a look at the general nutritional value of 1 cup of the fruit (152 grams).

• Calories: 45.6
• Water: 136 g
• Protein: 0.93 g
• Fat: 0.23 g
• Carbohydrates: 11.5 g
• Fiber: 0.61 g
• Total Sugars: 9.42 g

It may not look like such a "superfood" based on that data, but wait until you see the vitamin/mineral offerings.

• Potassium: 170 mg
• Magnesium: 15.2 mg
• Vitamin A: 260 mcg
• Vitamin C: 12.3 mg
• Carotene (beta): 461 mcg
• Lycopene: 6890 mcg

For only 1 cup, those are some pretty impressive nutrient levels.

Side Effects of Eating Too Much Watermelon

As with most things in life, overindulging in watermelon can lead to some unpleasant side effects.

Diarrhoea and Other Digestive Disturbances

Although this fruit is mostly water, it has a high fructose content. Fructose is a monosaccharide, a fermentable short-chain carb that's part of the group of FODMAPs, which can be hard for some people to digest. Especially if you're sensitive to FODMAPs, eating too much watermelon can cause symptoms like bloating, gas or diarrhoea.

Elevated Blood Sugar

Watermelon has a high glycemic index, so eating a lot could spike your blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, you should be particularly mindful of the amount you consume.

Cardiovascular Irregularities

This one only concerns those with preexisting conditions that could impair your body's ability to flush out and manage excess potassium, like liver disease, heart disease or type 1 diabetes.

This fruit is high in potassium (two slices provide more than what's found in a banana!), which, in excess, can lead to a slow or irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, chest pain, difficulty breathing and/or potential sudden collapse. Even with these conditions, you'd have to eat at least a whole watermelon to be at risk of hyperkalemia, the condition of excess potassium in the blood.

Skin Discolouration

As with other lycopene-rich foods, like tomatoes or guavas, eating watermelon in excess could lead to lycopenodermia, a temporary condition causing the skin to turn a deep orange colour. It usually reverses when lycopene is removed from the diet. Again, you'd have to eat quite a bit more watermelon than normal for this to be a concern.

Health Benefits of Watermelon

Don't let those side effects scare you off completely, though; including watermelon in your diet in moderation can provide a number of health benefits. Besides, it's delicious!

Helps You Stay Hydrated

Our bodies are hydrated not only from the water we drink but also from water in the food we eat. Watermelon consists of over 90% water. Staying hydrated is essential for our bodies to effectively perform so many functions, which include transporting nutrients to cells, eliminating waste, maintaining body temperature and keeping joints lubricated. Since watermelon season is typically in the warmer months, eating watermelon is a great way to stay hydrated in the summer heat.

Could Improve Mild to Moderate Erectile Dysfunction

Watermelon is the best food source of the amino acid citrulline. In the body, citrulline is converted into arginine, another amino acid. This increases nitric oxide levels, improving vasodilation, or the widening of the blood vessels. A study published by the National Library of Medicine shows that this relaxing effect on the blood vessels is similar to what the active drug in Viagra, sildenafil, causes. Thus, the consumption of watermelon may enhance libido.

Supports a Healthy Heart

A study conducted by Florida State University, as well as one conducted by Purdue University, indicates that the process of vasodilation mentioned above can also improve arterial health. And thanks to its high levels of lycopene, an antioxidant, watermelon can help maintain or lower cholesterol. Healthy arteries and cholesterol levels are important parts of a well-functioning heart.

Helps Keep Your Skin Healthy

Watermelon is packed with vitamins A, C and B6. Vitamin C supports the body's production of collagen, which helps keep your skin elastic. Found in the form of beta-carotene in watermelon, vitamin A can help combat skin cell damage from the sun, pollutants and ageing. A deficiency in vitamin B6 is linked to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

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How to Enjoy This Summer Fruit

After learning about how healthy it is, I'm sure you're eager to eat some watermelon next time it's in season near you. Watermelon is delicious eaten as is, blended up to make juice (or even a cocktail), in savoury or fruit salads and in many more ways.

Tips for Picking a Good Watermelon

At the grocery store, every melon might look different, and it can be tricky to determine which one to choose to get the best flavour and texture. These tips will help you pick a good watermelon every time:

• Identify the "field spot" on the melon; this is the part that was in contact with the ground while it grew. A pastel yellow or orange colour usually indicates a riper melon, while white or very light yellow suggests the watermelon is underripe or lacking in flavour.
• Pick one with a consistent stripe pattern—dark green and creamy yellow suggest the most flavourful melon.
• Knock! Gently knock on the melon with a fisted hand and listen to the sound it makes. A hollow sound usually means it's ripe, but if it's high-pitched, it likely isn't ready yet.

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Drugs, supplements, and natural remedies may have dangerous side effects. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

© 2012 Rajan Singh Jolly

Comments

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on August 08, 2019:

Linda, I do hope you get to normal health soon. Even good food in excess can cause harm.

Linda K Jackson on July 28, 2019:

I love watermelon more than almost any food on earth. This year, I found seeded melons that taste like the ones I ate years ago as a kid. Juicy, extremely sweet with all the fibers running through it. I started to eat it every single day, pour the juice into glasses and mix it with sparkling water. I've done this for the last couple of months or so. Then, just this week, I started experiencing chest pain, pounding in my chest, tingling and numbness in my hands and my blood pressure rose. I was diagnosed with hypertension and a-fib six months ago and am on three medications for hypertension, and one for rapid heartbeat. I had absolutely no idea that watermelon could cause such a reaction due to the amount of potassium it contains. I just bought one yesterday and am so sad that I have to give it away. I'm frightened out of my mind and hope my symptoms ease up after I stop eating my favorite food.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on April 15, 2019:

ljeoms, excessive intake can lead to this.

Ijeoms on April 11, 2019:

Seeing that watermelon can cause heart issues, how is it then that it can also ensure heart health?

Mohammed on November 15, 2018:

I like watermelon.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on November 05, 2018:

shazyne shaz, yes it does not suit some people and never eat too much of it.

shazyne shaz on November 03, 2018:

I never knew that I eat watermelon has side effects

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on November 02, 2018:

Sorry to learn about your experience with watermelon. Thanks for the read vera.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on October 31, 2018:

Thank you violet.

violet on October 31, 2018:

to know much

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 25, 2018:

SarahisDumb one can develop an allergy to any food item anytime so it is best to avoid anything which does not agree with your body.

SarahisDumb on July 25, 2018:

My stomach feels wierd when I eat watermelon I use to not have a wierd feeling stomach and I'm not eating alot of watermelon

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 12, 2018:

Patricia, yes I remember the whale of a time, we as children, also had, munching on watermelon slices the juices flowing all over us. Childhood memories always remain so crystal clear. Even today watermelon is a clear favorite besides mangoes in summer the season we are having right now.

Thank you so much for stopping by

Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on July 12, 2018:

O yes.....love love watermelon. One of our greatest pleasures in the summers growing up in Virginia was when the huge luscious watermelons were ready for us to enjoy. I can remember us gathering around outside underneath huge mimosa trees and munching on that delightful food....juice running down our arms and necks. YUM....and this summer the watermelon is divine here in Florida...it seems some years the melons are better than others and this year is one of them. Angels are once again headed your way ps

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 09, 2018:

Thank you Helen

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 09, 2018:

Thank you for appreciating the article Pamela.

Helen schembri on July 09, 2018:

Interesting knowledge,about watermelon.

Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on June 17, 2018:

I love watermelon but since we only buy it in the summer I don't think I have ever over-eaten it. I knew it was healthy, but didn't know just how much it had to offer. Thanks for some good information.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on June 14, 2018:

If any food, including fruit, does not agree with the body it should be avoided Dizzy Lizzy.

christalina s on June 07, 2018:

I don't know what is wrong with all you people but I can eat a whole large watermelon in one sitting and I feel great and I am diabetic.You probably acquired food poisoning from handling and not preparing your meat right or you eat so little fruit that your body does not know what to do with it. I can eat fruit all day. It keeps the wrinkles away and gives you an clear complexion with good color to your skin

Dizzy Lizzy on May 20, 2018:

Great article! I become very sleepy and experience itching after eating watermelon.

Callum Sercombe on April 20, 2018:

Is there something I can do to reduce the symptoms?

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on April 10, 2018:

Could be but get yourself investigated by a doctor Callum.

Varalika on March 29, 2018:

Very useful and informative

Callum sercombe on March 26, 2018:

Last 5 months I've been experiencing muscle weakness in arms and legs. Also I have occasional weird tingling in my fingers. And sometimes numbness when running. I can't play football anymore because my legs feel to heavy. I'm starting to think it Maybe due to the fact that I've eaten a whole watermelon a day for the last 8 months (I'm not joking) I didn't realise it was a problem. Could that be a reason for my muscle weakness?

ibraheem on January 31, 2018:

what is the solution when you mix wild water melon with stout and potash for fertility? and my stomach is not settled

brother dino on October 27, 2017:

I suffer from acidosis in the body after taking the drug harvoni it cuered my hep c but now wants to destroy me how ever I combat it with watermelon I eat every day it has a ph of 9 I also take baking soda every day up to 5 grams my pulse yes has lowered into the 40s from 60s nut when I was younger in shap my pulse rested in the 40s as well I'm 53 and have a younger wife I enjoy my Viagra like effects except I wake up every morning hard as well but I can live with the side effects oh people can have roughly 4500 mgs of potassium a day even more wont hurt a thing

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 31, 2017:

Darrin, watermelon most likely doesn't suit you. Better avoid it.

Darrin on July 29, 2017:

Every time I eat watermelon I get the hiccups severely, and I only eat 2-3 small pieces. Why is that?????

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 03, 2017:

It is very easy to go overboard in consuming watermelon Paula. I'm glad you found this info helpful. Thanks for appreciating.

Suzie from Carson City on July 03, 2017:

Rajan...I really enjoy watermelon & just bought a small, seedless one, yesterday. I read this interesting hub just in time to understand the possible side effects of over-eating!! When it comes to this fruit, I might easily eat too much! Thanks Rajan for your expertise! You are so wise in this topic. I trust your wisdome. Thank you! Paula

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on June 19, 2017:

BO these are all associated with consuming too much watermelon & high amounts of lycopene rich foods. Regularity is more important than consuming even healthy foods in large amounts at one go or for an extended period of time. Do get yourself checked by a doctor. Thank you.

BO on June 17, 2017:

I just experienced severe rush after eating too much watermelon for about two weeks. It started a week ago with partial rush on my body, but last night, after my dinner portion my whole body flared up. I also had other foods that are very high in lycopene , such as papaya, strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and tomato... Never happened before...

A Person with Common Sense on November 05, 2016:

Hey, I like your attempt on the article however you are mistakenly misinformed. Firstly, 560 mg of potassium? That amount is not even close to a high amount on a daily basis from watermelon. The optimal healthy diet not like the western diet here is a 2.5 to 3/ 1 ratio of potassium to sodium. You can have over 4500 mg of potassium per day so your argument for cardiocascular problems is completely false. Also you talk about over eating watermelon will cause intestinal disturbances? So will the alternative which is most western diets of enriched flour and dairy be any better? Everything has side effects but if you're talking about overeating on a fruit or processed crap which most north americans would choose to eat, then you're the fruit is a much better alternative. You dont think frozen pizzas, tomato pastes and high fat and sugar content foods wont cause intestinal problems? Sorry id rather over eat on watermelon. What a ridiculously false-leading article. Go learn some research on optimal health and stop basing your facts and dietary ideologies on a western diet because it isnt a good diet to start with.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on October 31, 2016:

veganfitspiration, glad you liked the article. Thanks for stopping by.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on October 31, 2016:

Well, that's one side effect of having lot of watermelon.

Aj on October 13, 2016:

Have been eating watermelon at lunch a lot and have noticed extreme gas shortly after eating. Odd.....

Amy from Colorado Springs on October 08, 2016:

I love watermelon and really enjoyed this article. It is becoming harder to find watermelon with the seeds, but when I do I love to eat them. They have a delightful nutty flavor!

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on September 01, 2016:

Deborah, sorry to learn about this. You are informed now. Thanks for stopping by.

Deborah on August 30, 2016:

I ate too much watermelon and boy did I pay for it, projectile diarehha all night. I never ate that much watermelon before. Normally just couple of slices. I know better now - the hard way.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 29, 2016:

You are welcome Kathryn.

Kathryn on July 27, 2016:

Ok that makes sense. Thank you!

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 27, 2016:

Kathryn, overripe fruits can cause upset stomach in certain people because they are extra sensitive to it. There is increased bacterial activity & sometimes even fermentation starts and this is usually the cause in fruit past their ripeness.

Kathryn on July 26, 2016:

Pretty interesting article! I noticed for myself whenever I eat overripe watermelon or watermelon that has sat out too long I keep getting sick from it. I know when I eat too much I get lots of gas pain but when I eat it overripe or slightly rotten I get egg burps, terrible gas and upset belly. Then the diarrhea hits. This always starts a few hours after consumption. I experience the same with lettuce. I keep wondering what it is. I'm guessing a bacteria that may form while breaking down? I know this can be from overconsumption but this hasn't been the case many many times. I don't consider one cup of watermelon too much do u? So if there's any relevance between the two I'd be interested in hearing. Also i do wash my melon beforehand! Often with soap and water but this time I forgot to use soap and just rinsed it.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 14, 2016:

Jeffrey, as I have said earlier, it is the total quantity that one has at a time that matters. Moderate or normal consumption is fine.

Jeffrey S Moyer on July 13, 2016:

Overall I feel better on a serving or two of watermellon for breakfast and a bedtime snack.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 06, 2016:

Paula, you are right. Moderation of everything, good food included, is of utmost importance. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 06, 2016:

Pastor Johnny Dee, thanks for this clarification to the caution mentioned in my article. Much appreciated. Thank you.

Paula on July 06, 2016:

Thought I had a virus but was eating a whole watermelon a week so on a fluke I decided to see if there were side affects from that and everything I was experiencing - nausea, gas, headaches, vomiting were all caused because I over did it on this delicious summer fruit. Am now off of it until my body regulates itself. Moderation is the key word! Tomatoes aee also in the same league so I will not eat my tomato sandwiches right now. Really makes you feel bad - even had irregular heartbeats.

Pastor Johnny Dee on July 06, 2016:

This is a good article, but there is some signifcant medical misinformation that needs to be addressed: "This is all the more important for those who suffer from kidney dysfunction, as their kidneys are unable to remove the excess potassium. Hyperkalemia is found to result from kidney dysfunction."

This is not true. Some kidney disorders do cause hyperkalemia, but others such as Gitelman syndrome (which I suffer from) actually cause hypokalemia. In short: I cannot retain potassium, as my body insists on wasting it (along with magnesium, sodium, and chloride). Your warning is appropriate for most people, but the blanket statement that all kidney disorders result in hyperkalemia is incorrect, and should be fixed. Cheers, though, for an otherwise great and well-researched article!

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on June 24, 2016:

Flourish, watermelon's so sweet and juicy that no wonder one over consumes it. Thus this hub as a caution. Thanks for stopping by.

Elaina Baker from USA on June 24, 2016:

One of my favorite foods and with Summer's abundance I probably do eat too much of it!

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on June 11, 2016:

Cora, sometimes certain things do not suit our constitution and we just cannot do anything about it. Better off avoiding it. Sorry to learn about your problem. Thanks for visiting.

Cora on June 11, 2016:

I can eat a small amount of watermelon and feel sick, it happens every time. I love it but I cant eat it, I also get really sick if I eat banana. I always wondered why this happened to me. Thank you for the info !

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on June 09, 2016:

I'm sorry to learn about this. You ought to see a doctor.

Meanwhile, it would benefit if you take lemon/lime water with just a pinch of black salt added to it. Just squeeze out juice of 1/2 a lemon/lime in a glass of water. Add the black salt and drink.

Keep your water intake up to prevent dehydration. You should be back to normal in about 2 days.

Abbie B on June 08, 2016:

Thanks for your article! I have been feeling so nausious today and keep having to use the bathroom and could not figure out why...But now it all makes sense..Last night I consumed a large bowl of very ripe watermelon and today its all I ate all day! Do you know how long it takes for the nausious feeling and diharea to go away? Thanks for the Hub!

Cynthia on October 20, 2015:

Thanks for the information

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on July 15, 2015:

Keith, thanks for reading and leaving appreciative comments.

Keith Duncan on July 12, 2015:

I didn't know that watermelon had all these health benefits. Thanks

walibooks on May 31, 2015:

thanks for good information

point2make on May 20, 2015:

Thank-you for all the information about my favorite fruit. I was not aware of many of the benefits you list.....At least I don't have to feel guilty the next time I indulge. Good hub!

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on May 19, 2015:

@velzipmur, thanks for stopping by and good to know you like the information on your favorite summertime fruit.

@Arpitha, I agree a lot of unhealthy activities are indulged in by growers and traders as well these days which is damaging our health instead of improving it. I can just say be careful while purchasing any edibles. Thanks for visiting my article.

Arpitha on May 05, 2015:

Water melon is an amazing summer fruit, I'm enjoying this fruit from past 4 years which is good to health suggested by eVaidya.com doctor, but this commercial activities in selling this fruit is damaging the importance of the fruit by disturbing the nature elements of it and using chemicals..

Nice post thank you for sharing..

Shelly Wyatt from Maryland on August 21, 2014:

great information thanks for sharing, watermelon is my favorite summertime fruit. yummy so good.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on May 30, 2014:

Watermelon reduces blood pressure. Therefore do not consume in excess, Rizwan Khan.

Rizwan Khan,Hse on May 27, 2014:

i started suffering from low blood pressure after eating too much watermelon.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on February 10, 2014:

Thanks.

Corine on January 18, 2014:

I should have read this before I went overboard. At least now I know why I feel so unwell.

Sandhya on July 25, 2013:

Hey Rajan,

Can you tell me how much watermelon juice good per day. I some times drink 5/6 glassess per day. Specially on fasting days. Or 2/3 glass (8 oz) per day. I am nearing 50 years of age.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on April 18, 2013:

idigwebsites, glad you found the hub informative. Thanks for taking time to read and leave a feedback.

idigwebsites from United States on April 17, 2013:

I also love watermelon, and also its dried seeds. But thanks for your warning about overeating them. As we say, too much is bad, even on things that are good for you. And I'm also surprised about its Viagra-like effect... watermelon, then, is considered an aphrodisiac. Voted up and useful. :)

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on March 27, 2013:

@ moonlake - there can't be any better thing to beat the summer heat than watermelon. I can imagine how thrilling it must have been for you.

Thanks for coming by to read and share.

@ Mary - These bad effects accrue only if consumed in excess much like any other food eaten in excess would. Thanks for the visit and it's always good to see you.

@ Jaye - I'm sorry to learn this but may be this is something one can't do much about. Still, I really appreciate your stopping by and commenting.

Jaye Denman from Deep South, USA on March 27, 2013:

Informative hub. I've always liked the taste and texture of watermelon, but even as a child could only eat a few bites without it making me sick. Remembering how bad it made me feel keeps me from ever doing more than tasting watermelon.

Voted Up+=

Jaye

Mary Craig from New York on March 27, 2013:

You have truly outdone yourself with this one...many surprises here about watermelon. There are few people in the US who don't like watermelon but I hazard to guess there are fewer who know the bad effects of the summer fruit they love. Thank you for this helpful and informative hub.

Voted up, useful, and interesting.

moonlake from America on March 27, 2013:

I love watermelon and if I get a good one I eat to much. My cousin and I use to go into the cotton fields and watermelons grew between rolls of cotton. We would break the watermelon open and eat it warm right in the field. My aunt would have a fit because we were a sticky mess from all the juice when we got home. Voted up and shared.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on February 11, 2013:

Thanks Kas. I hope you stay well.

Kas from Bartlett, Tennessee on February 10, 2013:

Well I'm glad you wrote this, I honestly didn't know the bad side effects to eating watermelon. Again, another thing that's a favorite of mine to eat, and I can eat half a watermelon without blinking an eye. I'm amazed I haven't had a heart attack yet! Great hub Rajan.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on January 26, 2013:

Rumana thanks for reading and commenting.

Rumana from Sharjah, UAE on January 24, 2013:

I love watermelon, but didn't had so much information about its side effects. Thanks for sharing it. voted up Useful

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on October 04, 2012:

Hi Danson,

Nothing to worry really unless of course one really gorges on watermelon. Moderation is key on all fronts.

Thanks for reading and voting.

Rajan Singh Jolly (author) from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on October 03, 2012:

point2make, the thing is not to go overboard with even good foods. Glad you found this info helpful.

Thanks for reading and commenting.

point2make on October 03, 2012:

Wow!!! I had no idea that watermelon had any negatives at all. I have often consumed rather large portions of this fabulous fruit and it is one of my favorites. Thank-you for this incredible information...more please!