Author: Marko Balašević
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August 08, 2022
The rich complex of vitamins and minerals in the seeds nourishes the brain and stimulates its functions.
T ikvenite seeds contain important for the organism essential amino acids. B Ogata are protein, vitamin C , vitamins of B group, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus salts and the like .
With 100 g of pumpkin seeds we get 46.1% of the body's daily need for magnesium, 28.7% of iron, 52% of manganese, 24% of copper, 16.9% of protein and 17% of zinc.
Due to their useful ingredients , pumpkin seeds support the circulatory, digestive, reproductive, musculoskeletal and visual organs.
The rich complex of vitamins and minerals in seeds they nourish the brain and stimulira functions. Their consumption is recommended for intense mental activity .
Pumpkin seeds are also useful for the prostate , as the carotenoids contained in them suppress some of the processes leading to its pathological enlargement. Experts recommend against inflammation and adenoma of the prostate to be consumed by men peeled pumpkin seeds 3 times a week.
Due to the presence of zinc, the seeds have a bone- strengthening effect, which makes them especially useful against osteoporosis.
The anti-inflammatory properties of pumpkin seeds, in relation to diseases such as arthritis, are also being studied. Study has shown that adding pumpkin seeds to the diet is more beneficial , than the use of NSAIDs and the reduction of inflammatory symptoms.
The phytosterols contained in pumpkin seeds are thought to lower blood cholesterol , improve the immune response and reduce the risk of certain cancers .