A reader writes to Dr. Mehmet Oz, wanting to know if it's true that watermelon is as effective at treating erectile dysfunction as medication. According to Dr. Oz, watermelon won't be replacing medications any time soon, but it is true that the fruit works in essentially the same way as Viagra and other drugs. Dr. Oz also discusses other foods that may have a similar effect on the small blood vessels in the penis.
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