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Pronat ECO Seminte de dovleac

Organic Pumpkin Seeds, 150 g

Ingredients: peeled, dried pumpkin seeds*, *from controlled organic farming.

Content: 150g Country of origin: EU

Storage: in a dry and cool place. Shelf life: see date printed on the package/label. Distributor: SC PRONAT SRL

9 Major Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds:

Heart-Healthy Magnesium: A quarter-cup of pumpkin seeds contains nearly half of the daily recommended amount of magnesium, which participates in a wide range of vital physiological functions, including the creation of ATP (adenosine triphosphate, your body's energy molecules), RNA and DNA synthesis, the pumping of blood by the heart, the proper formation of bones and teeth, the relaxation of your blood vessels, and the proper functioning of your bowels.

Zinc for Immune Support: Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of zinc (14 g contain 1 mg of this beneficial mineral), which is important for immunity, cell growth and division, sleep, mood, taste and smell senses, eye and skin health, insulin regulation, and male sexual function.

Plant-Based Omega-3 Fats: Raw nuts and seeds, including pumpkin seeds, are some of the best plant-based sources of omega-3s (alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA). We all need ALA, however ALA must be converted in our bodies into the more essential omega-3 fats EPA and DHA – by an enzyme that most of us have blocked due to high insulin levels.

Prostate Health: Pumpkin seeds have long been prized as an important natural food for men's health. This is partly due to their high zinc content, which is important for prostate health (where the highest concentration in the body is found), and also because pumpkin seed extracts and oils may play a role in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, or enlarged prostate). Research suggests that both pumpkin seed and pumpkin seed oil, used in combination with saw palmetto extract, may be particularly beneficial in supporting prostate health.

Anti-Diabetic Effects: Animal studies suggest that pumpkin seeds may help improve insulin regulation and prevent diabetic complications by reducing oxidative stress.

Benefits for Postmenopausal Women: Pumpkin seed oil is rich in natural phytoestrogens, and studies suggest that it may significantly increase "good" HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, along with decreasing blood pressure, hot flashes, headaches, joint pain and other menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women.

Heart and Liver Health: Rich in healthy fats, antioxidants and fiber, pumpkin seeds may offer benefits for heart and liver health, especially when combined with flax seeds.

Tryptophan for Restful Sleep: Pumpkin seeds are a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid (the "building blocks" of protein) that your body converts to serotonin, which in turn is converted to melatonin, the "sleep hormone." Consuming pumpkin seeds a few hours before bed, along with a carbohydrate such as a piece of fruit, may be particularly beneficial because it provides your body with the tryptophan it needs to produce melatonin and serotonin, which help promote restful sleep at night.

Anti-Inflammatory Benefits: Pumpkin seed oil has been found to have anti-inflammatory effects. One animal study even found that it worked as well as the anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin in treating arthritis, but without the side effects.

Source: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/09/30/pumpkin-seed-benefits - pumpkin seeds