Treatment of pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are not only a funny and nutritious snack in the traditional Tet holiday but also provide a lot of health benefits.

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Protect prostate

They support prostate health and reduce the difficulty of urination due to prostate enlargement.

Improve bladder function

In some studies, pumpkin seed extract may help improve bladder function.

Treatment of depression

Because of L-tryptophan, a natural anti-depressant compound.

Prevent osteoporosis

Because it is rich in zinc, pumpkin seeds are one of the natural defense against osteoporosis. The lack of zinc causes the risk of osteoporosis.

Natural anti-inflammatory

Pumpkin seeds help reduce inflammation without causing side effects like anti-inflammatory drugs.

Prevent kidney stones

They prevent the formation of calcium oxalate in the kidneys.

Treatment of parasitic infections

They are used by many cultures around the world as one of the natural deworming drugs as well as other parasites. Studies also show that they fight schistosomiasis, a parasite that lives in slugs.

Abundant source of magnesium

Half a cup of pumpkin seeds contains 92% of the daily magnesium.

Reduce cholesterol

Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that help reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels.