2006-11-19 07:31:57 · 2 answers · asked by mariem061295 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Cantaloupe can help lower high blood pressure & cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease & cancer, and prevent cataracts.
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2006-11-19 16:37:50 · answer #1 · answered by shadowdancr17 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cantaloupe (also cantaloup) refers to two different varieties of muskmelon, Cucumis melo. Both belong to the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes nearly all melons and squashes. They are typically 15–25 cm in length and are somewhat oblong, though not as oblong as watermelons. Like all melons, cantaloupes grow best in sandy, well-aerated, well-watered soil that is free of encroaching weeds.
Cantaloupe are a source of polyphenol antioxidants, chemicals which are known to provide certain health benefits to the cardiovascular system and immune system. These chemicals are known to up regulate the formation of nitric oxide, a key chemical in promoting health of the endothelium and prevention of heart attacks.
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2006-11-20 00:51:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋