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Can watermelon cause diarrhea?

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Watermelon has a high lycopene content, which can accumulate if you eat too much. High levels may cause diarrhea, especially if you eat a lot of lycopene-rich foods. You should also be careful if you drink a lot of alcohol, because lycopene will interact with it and cause liver inflammation. read more

Consuming large amounts of watermelon might cause side effects in some people. Photo Credit: Fuse/Fuse/Getty Images Watermelon, fat free and a good source of vitamins A, B6 and C, also contains potassium and beneficial natural-plant chemicals such as lycopene and citrulline. read more

Excessive consumption of lycopene rich watermelons can cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, gas and indigestion. This can be more serious for the elderly, as their digestive systems are more sensitive due to age. Cardiovascular Problems; Watermelon contains very good quantities of potassium. read more

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