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Advantages and disadvantages of eating watermelon seeds
1, Benefits: Watermelon seeds can clear lung meridian, have the effect of eliminating phlegm and relieving cough, and have a good auxiliary effect on cough with excessive phlegm and hemoptysis. Watermelon seeds are rich in oil, which has the effect of invigorating spleen and appetizing. In addition, eating watermelon seeds when there is no appetite or constipation can moisten the intestines and relax the bowels. Watermelon seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to lowering blood pressure and preventing arteriosclerosis. Therefore, watermelon seeds are snacks suitable for patients with hypertension.

2, disadvantages: the shell of watermelon seeds is hard, and it is easy to cause damage to teeth. If watermelon seeds are processed into salty melon seeds, people will hurt their kidneys if they eat too much. Eating melon seeds for a long time will cause dry mouth, and even make your lips wear out and get sores.