Watermelon is considered a healthy food due to its high water and vitamin content. However, watermelon also contains a type of sugar called fructose, which may cause digestive symptoms such as diarrhea for some people.

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How Watermelon Can Affect Bowel Movements

Fiber and water are important for having soft, easy-to-pass bowel movements. Watermelon contains both, which can help in moving the bowels.

Watermelon also contains fructose , which is a type of sugar commonly found in fruit. This sugar acts like a laxative, bringing more water into the intestines. For most people, this might help in having a bowel movement and won't cause any digestive symptoms.

For people who have specific digestive conditions or fructose intolerance , eating watermelon might c

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