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Besides the fact that they are tasty, pumpkin seeds can also be consumed for the benefits they bring to the body. North American tribes used pumpkin seeds for their nutritional and medicinal properties, but the seeds have been used by humans since the time of Ancient Greece. Pumpkin seeds are rich in calories, approximately 559 calories per 100 grams, but they are also very filling. Pumpkin seeds are a very good source of minerals and especially zinc, which is why the World Health Organization recommends their consumption in the daily diet to obtain the recommended intake. Their caloric content comes, in particular, from proteins and fats, especially since the seeds are particularly rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic acid, a substance that lowers "bad" cholesterol and increases "good" cholesterol. Recent studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, helps to prevent coronary diseases, but also to prevent the development of cerebral vascular accidents. Moreover, the proteins contained in the seeds are of good quality, and 100 grams of seeds provide 54% of the recommended daily dose of proteins, which is why they are recommended in any diet, including the vegetarian one. In addition, the seeds are an excellent source of amino acids and glutamate. Pumpkin seeds are also a very good source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, which helps maintain the integrity of the skin by protecting it from free radicals. The seeds also contain thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6 and folate, but also essential minerals, such as copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. They contain chemicals that help the kidneys and bladder to eliminate water, and this effect of the seeds is useful in treating certain diseases such as: bladder inflammation, kidney infections or urinary retention caused by benign hyperplasia prostate. The benefits of pumpkin seeds• Rich in minerals, including phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron and copper.• They are a good source of vitamin K.• They contain phytosterols, compounds that reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol.• The seeds are rich in tryptophan, an essential amino acid, which is converted into serotonin and niacin. For this reason, they are useful in case of depression and insomnia.• They are rich in zinc, which makes them a natural protector against osteoporosis. A study carried out by American researchers showed that there is a correlation between low dietary intake of zinc, low levels of minerals in the blood and osteoporosis at the hip level. • They are a good source of vitamin E and B complex vitamins. • They contain good quality proteins. • They reduce the risk of kidney stones, reduce inflammation in arthritis and are used as a treatment against intestinal worms.• Pumpkin seed oil relieves the difficult urination that occurs in the case of an enlarged prostate. Don't forget! Pumpkin seeds are used to relieve benign prostatic hyperplasia, to reduce kidney stones, to reduce postmenopausal symptoms, to protect the heart and liver (especially in combination with flax seeds), in case of arthritis, anxiety, depression, insomnia, the elimination of heavy metals from the body or against intestinal parasites. Pumpkin seeds are eaten together with vegetables, in salads green, it is used as a spice in the form of ground seeds, added to cereals or consumed as such. Wholesale product available on the B2B marketplace, Supreva Market For Business, at wholesale prices directly from the manufacturer.