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Pumpkin seeds

Hyzyd got a new favorite snack!

Guess what?

Pumpkin seeds!




Pumpkin seeds provide many health benefit. Here are ten:

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

2. Improved Bladder Function
In some studies, pumpkin seed extracts improved bladder function in animals.

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

4. 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.

5. Natural Anti-Inflammatory
Pumpkin seeds effectively reduce inflammation without the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.

6. Prevention of Kidney Stones
They prevent calcium oxalate kidney stone formation, according to studies.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

10. Cancer Prevention
The same phytosterols that lower cholesterol also protect against many cancers. (Source: Health Diaries)

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