Claim: No, watermelon seeds won't get rid of kidney stones – antinutrients found in the fruit's seeds can cause the uncomfortable disorder
Fact-check: No, watermelon seeds won't get rid of kidney stones – antinutrients found in the fruit's seeds can cause the uncomfortable disorder
Verdict: facebook posts claim watermelon seeds or a tea made from them can get rid of kidney stones. but research shows that watermelon seeds can in fact contribute to the formation of kidney stones and experts recommend seeing a doctor instead.
Organisation: Africa Check
Author: Muktar Balogun
Date published: 2023-12-13T00:00:00