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Pumpkin seeds are small almond-shaped green coloured seeds found inside fruit Pumpkin. They can be said as the powerhouse of nutrition. Pumpkin seeds has almost all the healthy nutritive values in it. Dr, Lovneet Batra, nutritionist, has listed some health benefits of adding pumpkin seeds in your diet and how you should add it. She said, ” Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they’re packed full of valuable nutrients. Eating only a small amount of them can provide you with substantial health benefits.”
Very high in magnesium – One of the best sources of magnesium. Healthy magnesium levels are important for your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, as well as heart and bone health.
Show antidepressant activity – Tryptophan is an essential amino acid present in pumpkin seed, and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the intermediate metabolite of tryptophan. Both tryptophan and 5-HTP are promoted as treatment for depression. The purported L-tryptophan content of pumpkin seeds helps remedy depression.
Can lower sugar levels – Pumpkin seeds have considerable amounts of phenolic antioxidant compounds, among these: trigonelline, D-chiro-inositol, and nicotinic acid, those are considered to be insulin action mediators or insulin sensitizers.
Promotes hair growth- Has a positive anabolic effect on hair growth and this is due to the possible effects of phytosterols present in pumpkin seeds which are known to inhibit 5-reductase
Powerhouse of Zinc – Pumpkin seeds are extremely rich in nutrients, especially zinc, which makes them a wonderful immune system protector, for the healthy functioning of the brain, skin functions and more. The high zinc content of pumpkin seeds may help improve sperm quality and fertility in men.
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