Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are very nutrient rich, and are good sources of a wide variety of both vitamins and minerals. They are energy dense and are a good source of protein. Pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil are both rich in omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids with are linked to lowering LDL cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol) levels in the blood.
Nutritional Benefits
Source of omega-3- Help to lower the levels of LDL cholesterol
- Helps to maintain heart health and lowers risk of heart disease
- Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
- Maintains normal immune system function
- Maintains normal nervous system function
- Prevention of cell damage by oxidative stress
- Helps strengthen immune system
- Maintains healthy skin and hair
- Contributes to normal protein synthesis
- Aids in the binding of calcium to bone and muscles
- Aids in the coagulation of blood
- Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
- Helps to maintain normal muscle function
- Contributes to protein synthesis and cell division
- Maintains normal hormonal health
- Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
- Aids absorption and utilisation of calcium in the bones and teeth
- Contributes to normal cell membranes
- Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
- Aids in the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Contributes to red blood cell and haemoglobin formation and the transport of oxygen around the body
- Contributes to normal immune system function
- Helps maintain normal cognitive function
- Protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Maintain normal functioning of the immune system
- Normal functioning of the nervous system
- Contributes to normal hair and skin pigmentation
- Maintains normal iron transport in the body
- Metabolism of macronutrient, fatty acids and vitamin A
- Contributes to DNA and protein synthesis
- Maintains normal bones, nails, hair and skin
- Protection against oxidative stress and damage to cells
- Maintains immune system health
- Contributes to normal fertility levels
- Helps to maintain normal levels of testosterone in the blood
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Risks and Side Effects
Pumpkin seeds have no notable risks or side effects.
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Uses
Pumpkin seeds can be toasted and seasoned. They can also be added to flapjacks or granola, or used as a topping for cereal, porridge or smoothies.
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Pumpkin Seed products we have available can be found here.