The function of pumpkin seeds:
1, detoxification: contains vitamins and pectin, has good adsorption, can combine and eliminate bacterial toxins and other harmful substances in the body, such as lead, mercury and radioactive elements in heavy metals, and can play a role in detoxification;
2, protect the gastric mucosa, help digestion: the pectin contained in pumpkin can also protect the gastric mucosa, avoid the stimulation of rough food, promote ulcer healing, and is suitable for patients with gastric diseases. The ingredients contained in pumpkin can promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal peristalsis and help food digestion;
3. Prevent diabetes and lower blood sugar: Pumpkin is rich in cobalt, which can activate human metabolism, promote hematopoietic function and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B 12 in human body. It is an essential trace element for human islet cells and has special effects on preventing diabetes and lowering blood sugar.
4. Elimination of carcinogens: Pumpkin can eliminate the mutation of nitrosamine, which is a carcinogen, and it can prevent cancer, help the recovery of liver and kidney functions, and enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney cells;
5. Promote growth and development: Pumpkin is rich in zinc and participates in the synthesis of nucleic acid and protein in human body. It is an inherent component of adrenocortical hormone and an important substance for human growth and development. Raw pumpkin seeds can relieve the symptoms of prostatitis. Chronic prostatitis is a stubborn male disease. But it is not incurable. Pumpkin seeds are cheap, effective and safe to take, which is worthy of trial for patients with chronic prostatitis (or hyperplasia), but the long-term efficacy needs further verification.
Pumpkin seeds contain many trace elements. Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which can not only promote the secretion of testosterone, but also increase the number of sperm. Regular consumption of pumpkin seeds can stimulate women's sexual desire and improve women's reproductive ability, which can be described as women's "Viagra". Zinc deficiency in human body will lead to rapid wrinkling of skin, and eating pumpkin seeds has a cosmetic effect. Pumpkin seeds can also improve sperm quality and have a certain effect on infertility. Pumpkin seeds can also prevent and improve prostate diseases and regulate blood sugar. Pumpkin seed contains high content of linoleic acid, which can effectively lower blood sugar and is a good medicine for diabetic patients. Pumpkin seed oil contains more than 60% unsaturated fatty acids and plant proteins, which can regulate blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and prevent arteriosclerosis. Pumpkin seeds have high nutritional value, especially containing a lot of zinc, which is beneficial to the development of the body and the growth and development of children.