Watermelon Seeds: Harmful or Not?

Introduction

Dr. Andrey Tygelnikov, chief specialist for primary health care at the Moscow Health Ministry, said watermelon seeds are not harmful, but should not be consumed in excessive amounts.

The Opinion of Dr. Andrey Tygelnikov

And the doctor pointed out in an interview with Russian News that red watermelon seeds are not harmful, but it is not recommended to eat a lot of them with watermelon pulp, because if a person suffers from intestinal problems or irritable bowel syndrome, they can cause alarming symptoms.

He says: “Watermelon seeds are not harmful to the body and do not pose any danger if a person swallows them. However, it is not recommended to eat a lot of them with pulp.

Advice from Dr. Andrey Tygelnikov

And the doctor advises not to eat red watermelon to the extent of its peel. Because substances harmful to health (nitrates) usually accumulate near the peel.

Source: News