Potassium content of Cantaloupe is very good, 267mg/100g, only 16 mg/100 mg sodium. Potassium-sodium ratio is 16:1. Foods are classified as healthy for the heart and blood vessels when the potassium-sodium ratio of at least 5:1
Potassium is useful to control blood pressure, high blood therapy, clean carbon dioxide in the blood, also work to trigger muscle and ganglion. High Potassium expedite the delivery of oxygen to the brain and helps balance body fluids. Several studies have shown the benefits of potassium in lowering the risk of stroke.
Cantaloupe is rich in sugars from monosaccharide. A very high water content can treat dehydration after the body 12-14 hours did not consume the water.
High water content makes cantaloupe is very good for people with gout or high uric acid because it helps the expenditure of uric acid in the body.
