Unexpected health benefits of pumpkin seeds

We all know that pumpkin is a food source rich in vitamins and minerals, but few people know that pumpkin seeds also have many health benefits.

1. Protect the male prostate

According to research by American experts, eating 50g of pumpkin seeds every day (equivalent to 20-25 seeds, each seed weighs about 68mg on average) can prevent prostatitis.

The hormone secretion function of the prostate gland relies on fatty acids, which are abundant in pumpkin seeds.

In addition, other active ingredients contained in pumpkin seeds have the ability to treat early stage prostatitis, and also have the effect of preventing prostate cancer.

2. Helps improve sperm quality

According to experts, pumpkin seeds contain a large amount of zinc.

From a Western medical perspective, eating foods rich in zinc not only has a beneficial effect on the prostate, but can also increase sperm count.

According to Oriental medicine, foods rich in zinc not only have the effect of strengthening the kidneys but also increase fertility in men.

In addition to pumpkin seeds, nuts such as chestnuts, peanuts... also contain rich amounts of zinc, which can improve sperm quality.

3. Lower blood pressure

Pumpkin seeds are rich in pantothenic acid, which has the ability to reduce angina and lower blood pressure. You should eat 90g of pumpkin seeds every day, divided into 3 meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One course per week. You should apply 2-3 courses to see clear results.

When men enter middle age, they are susceptible to prostate enlargement, which leads to poor health due to insomnia, frequent urination at night, tinnitus, and facial pain.

Eating pumpkin seeds can reduce nocturia, urinary incontinence, frequent urination, and difficulty urinating.

4. Preventing gum recession

Pumpkin seeds contain two nutrients that are very good for gums and alveolar bone.

Firstly, it is the high phosphorus content, in 100g of pumpkin seeds there will be 1159mg of phosphorus, this substance is good for the elderly with alveolar bone loss.

Second, pumpkin seeds are rich in carotenoids and vitamin E, both of which are effective in preventing gum recession.

How to eat pumpkin seeds?

When eating pumpkin seeds, you should use your hands to peel them, not your teeth. If you use your teeth to bite them, you will lose some of the saliva stuck to the pumpkin seed shell.

Because saliva not only moistens and breaks down food, making it easier to swallow, keeping the oral cavity clean and protected, it also nourishes the kidneys.

You can also peel pumpkin seeds, take the kernel and grind it into powder. Eating about 30g per day is very good for your health.

In addition, pumpkin seeds are also rich in potassium, which helps stretch your leg muscles and prevent cramps.

According to Sina