Top 4 Science Based Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

 Full of Valuable Nutrients

Pumpkin seeds are also known as “pepita” — a Mexican Spanish term.

Unlike the hard white seeds from a carving pumpkin, most pumpkin seeds bought at the supermarket don’t have a shell.

These shell-free seeds are green, flat and oval.

They also contain a lot of antioxidants and a decent amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids, potassium, vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and folate.

High in Antioxidants

Pumpkin seeds contain antioxidants like carotenoids and vitamin E (4Trusted Source, 5, 6Trusted Source).

Antioxidants can reduce inflammation and protect your cells from harmful free radicals. That’s why consuming foods rich in antioxidants can help protect against many diseases 

In one study, pumpkin seed oil reduced inflammation in rats with arthritis without side effects, whereas animals given an anti-inflammatory drug experienced

Linked to a Reduced Risk of Certain Cancers

Diets rich in pumpkin seeds have been associated with a reduced risk of stomach, breast, lung, prostate and colon cancers 

A large observational study found that eating them was associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women 

Others studies suggest that the lignans in pumpkin seeds may play a key role in preventing and treating breast cancer  

Further test-tube studies found that a supplement containing pumpkin seeds had the potential to slow down the growth of prostate cancer.

Very High in Magnesium

Pumpkin seeds are one of the best natural sources of magnesium — a mineral that is often lacking in the diets of many Western populations.

In the US, around 79% of adults have a magnesium intake below the recommended daily amount (16).

Magnesium is needed for more than 600 chemical reactions in your body. For example, adequate levels of magnesium are important for.

SOURCE :- HEALTHLINE

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