Top 14 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds:
By jeyel - Wednesday 19 February 2014
1. Heart Healthy Magnesium: Aids in creation of ATP (adenosine triphosphate, the energy molecules of your body), the synthesis of RNA and DNA, the pumping of your heart, proper bone and tooth formation, relaxation of your blood vessels, blood pressure regulation and proper bowel function.
2. Zinc for Immune Support: For immunity, cell growth and division, sleep, mood, taste and smell, eye and skin health, insulin regulation, and male sexual function.
3. Plant-Based Omega-3 Fats: Excellent source of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid or ALA).
4. Prostate Health: In the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, or enlarged prostate).
5. Anti-Diabetic Effects: Helps improve insulin regulation and prevent diabetic complications by decreasing oxidative stress.
6. Benefits for Postmenopausal Women: Rich in natural phytoestrogens leading to a significant increase in good “HDL” cholesterol along with decreases in blood pressure, hot flashes, headaches, joint pains and other menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women.
7. Heart and Liver Health: Rich in healthy fats, antioxidants and fibers. Phytosterols helps to reduce the bad or LDL cholesterol.
8. Tryptophan for Restful Sleep: Rich source of tryptophan, an amino acid (protein building block) that your body converts into serotonin, which in turn is converted into melatonin, the “sleep hormone.”
9. Anti-Inflammatory: Used in the treatment of Arthritis.
10. Anti-Depressant: Compound, L-tryptophan is very effective in treating depression.
11. Prevention of Osteoporosis: Rich in zinc and a deficiency of iron is one of the main causes of osteoporosis.
12. Prevention of Kidney Stones: Prevents the formation of calcium oxalate to protect the kidney from growing stones.
13. Anti-Parasitic: Natural remedy against parasites like worms or tapeworms. Proven ability to treat even critical parasitic infections like schistosomiasis, a parasite from snails.
14. Vitamin store: Excellent source of vitamin B group (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) and folates).
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