We all know pumpkins are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. But few people know pumpkin seeds also have many very good uses for health...
We all know pumpkins are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. But few people know pumpkin seeds also have many very good uses for health.
Pumpkin seeds (pumpkin seeds) are a common food in our daily lives. Many people like to eat pumpkin seeds. Modern medicine studies and finds that pumpkin seeds are not only a snack food, but also have many nutritional value. Normally, eating pumpkin seeds has the effect of reducing blood pressure, especially beneficial for the reproductive organs in men. Although good pumpkin seeds. However people must definitely pay attention to the taboo when eating pumpkin seeds.
The health benefits of pumpkin seeds
Lowering blood pressure
Pumpkin seeds have an antihypertensive effect because pumpkin seeds contain pantothenic substances, which are helpful for reducing myocardial angina. People who want to lower blood pressure should also eat more pumpkin seeds.
Eating 50g of pumpkin seeds daily is helpful in preventing prostate diseases in men.
Protect the prostate
Studies have found that eating 50 grams of pumpkin seeds daily is helpful in preventing prostate diseases in men. The hormone secretion function of the prostate is based on fatty acids, which are rich in the fatty acid content of pumpkin seeds.
In addition, the other active ingredients contained in pumpkin seeds have the ability to treat prostatitis in the early stages. It is also effective in preventing prostate cancer.
Improve bladder function
In some studies, pumpkin seed extract may help improve bladder function.
Treatment of depression
Because it contains L-tryptophan, a natural compound found in pumpkin seeds, helps fight depression.
Prevent osteoporosis
Because it is rich in zinc, pumpkin seeds are one of the natural defenders against osteoporosis. Zinc deficiency is the cause of increased risk of osteoporosis.
Natural anti-inflammatory substance
Pumpkin seeds help reduce inflammation without causing side effects like anti-inflammatory drugs.
Pumpkin seeds are high in phosphorus, which can prevent minerals from condensing in the urethra causing stones.
Prevention of kidney stones
Pumpkin seeds are high in phosphorus, which can prevent minerals from condensing in the urethra causing stones. It can promote already existing stones quickly excreted from the body. Therefore, pumpkin seeds can prevent kidney stones.
Treatment of parasitic infections
They are used by many cultures around the world as one of the natural worm medications, as well as other parasites. Studies have also shown that they are resistant to schistosomiasis, a parasite that lives in slugs.
Abundant source of magnesium
Half a cup of pumpkin seeds contains 92% of daily magnesium.
Reduce cholesterol
Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that help lower "bad" cholesterol levels.
Prevention of blood clots
Pumpkin seeds also have a certain positive effect in preventing thrombosis, hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. These diseases are high-risk diseases in recent years and patients are always in critical condition.
Kidney transplant
Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which is very helpful in increasing sperm count. From the standpoint of traditional Chinese medicine, zinc-rich foods will have a kidney tonic effect and men's fertility will improve.
Pumpkin seeds are high in phosphorus and vitamin E, which are good for gums and alveolar bones.
Prevention and treatment of oral diseases
Pumpkin seeds contain two very good nutrients for gums and alveolar bone. Firstly, it is a high content of phosphorus, in 100g pumpkin seeds will have 1159mg of phosphorus. This substance is good for the elderly with alveolar bone resorption. Secondly, pumpkin seeds are rich in carotenoids and vitamin E, which all have the effect of preventing the loss of gums.
Pumpkin seeds are good, but you can't eat too much
Eating too much pumpkin seeds can cause dizziness symptoms, especially for patients with weak stomachs, eating a lot of pumpkin seeds can cause bloating.
Buying too much pumpkin seeds is also not conducive to storage, because for a long time will lose the delicious taste, moldy pumpkin seeds will have carcinogenic components, so when you see pumpkin seeds, you should throw away.
Finally, people should pay attention when buying pumpkin seeds. Don't buy pumpkin seeds that are too fragrant, as they will be added to unhealthy flavors.
Ms. Phoenix
