PUMPKIN SEEDS

This Halloween, don't forget to save those Cucurbita Moschata after you scoop them out. Cucurbita Moschata are not only delicious but also provide many health benefits.



Here are ten:
  • Prostate Protection.
  • Improved Bladder Function
  • Depression Treatment.
  • Prevention of Osteoporosis.
  • Natural Anti-Inflammatory.
  • Prevention of Kidney Stones..
  • Treatment of Parasites.
  • Great Source of Magnesium.
  • Lower Cholestero.
  • Cancer Prevention.

Prostate Protection:--

They promote overall prostate health and alleviate the difficult urination associated with an enlarged prostate.

Improved Bladder Function:--

In some studies, pumpkin seed extracts improved bladder function in animals.

Depression Treatment:--

They contain L-tryptophan, a compound naturally effective against depression.

Prevention of Osteoporosis:--

Because they are high in zinc, pumpkin seeds are a natural protector against osteoporosis. Low intake of zinc is linked to higher rates of osteoporosis.

Natural Anti-Inflammatory:--

Pumpkin seeds effectively reduce inflammation without the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.

Prevention of Kidney Stones:--

They prevent calcium oxalate kidney stone formation, according to studies.

Treatment of Parasites:--

They are used in many cultures as a natural treatment for tapeworms and other parasites. Studies also show them to be effective against acute schistosomiasis, a parasite contracted from snails.

Great Source of Magnesium:--

1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds contains 92% of your daily value of magnesium, a mineral in which most Americans are deficient.

Helps In The Regulation Of Liver Function:--

The Cordyceps fungus helps reduce the toxic substances released by the body as a result of diseases like liver fibrosis. It also helps regulate the immune system, by enhancing the basic anti-viral capabilities of the body, also playing a beneficial role in preventing and treating viral hepatitis.

Lower Cholesterol:--

Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that that have been shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol.

Cancer Prevention:--

The same phytosterols that lower cholesterol also protect against many cancers.