These SEEDS Improve Sight, Affect Your Sleep, Kill Cancer Cells And Much More!

Pumpkin seeds are great and beneficial for our health, here are the most important benefits of pumpkin seeds:

-They kill cancer

A Spanish study claims that these seeds contain some constituents that are great in killing the cancer cells. They contain compounds that fight against the cancer cells. They also have anti-inflammatory properties. According to a German study, women that pass through menopause have to consume pumpkin seeds every day and have 23 percent lower chance to develop breast cancer.

-They prevent insomnia

The pumpkin seeds contain an amino acid- tryptophan. It has been used for treating chronic insomnia because our body coverts it into the “sleep” hormone- melatonin. The Nutritional Neuroscience’s study suggested that taking the tryptophan from gourd seed with carbohydrate source is comparable to the pharmaceutical one for treating insomnia.

Eating few seeds before sleeping with a small amount of carbohydrates (for ex. fruit), can be beneficial and it can provide the body with tryptophan that is needed for the melatonin production.

-They improve sight

These seeds are rich in zinc which is very important for our immune system. They enhance the moos, skin, vision and sleep. They are also rich on proteins, phosphor, potassium, fibers and manganese.
Pumpkin seeds can help in the weight loss process because they are rich in proteins which keep you full. Only 30 grams of pumpkin seeds have 5 grams of protein.

-They’re protein bombs

This is the USDA nutritional database about one cup of pumpkin seeds (roasted) stacks up nutrition wise:

-Calories: 285
-Protein: 11.87g
-Fat: 12.42g
-Fiber (dietary): 11.8g

The pumpkin seeds are great way to boost the protein intake, without resorting to the red meat.  Even the fat content looks high it is actually healthy fats.

-They pump up the potassium

The potassium helps in jobs like maintaining blood pressure, balancing minerals, regulating fluids and helping muscles contract. It also helps in reducing the risk of bone loss and recurrent kidney stones as our body ages. It is recommended by the National Academies of Science’s Institute of Medicine that the adults should consume at least 4,700mg of potassium per day. The pumpkin seeds contain potassium with 588 milligrams per cups which is more than the banana contains (422 milligrams).

-They boost the prostate health

It is suggested by the researchers that these seeds and pumpkin seed oil may support the prostate health and treat BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate). They contain protective compounds- Phytosterols, responsible for shrinking the prostate. They offer chemicals that prevent the transformation of testosterone into DHT (dihydrotestosterone) that is linked with enlarged prostate.

-Pumpkin seeds make you happy

It is suggested by the Shape magazine that the pumpkin seed’s L-tryptophan can naturally improve the mood and it is great against depression. The India’s The Times suggests to eat few pumpkin seeds few hours before sleeping so the L-tryptophan can encourage a good night’s sleep.