Benefits of pumpkin seeds Benefits of eating pumpkin seeds

　　Pumpkin seeds benefits:

　　Pumpkin is sweet and warm in nature and enters the spleen and stomach meridians.；

　　It has the effects of replenishing vital energy, reducing inflammation and relieving pain, detoxifying and killing insects, lowering blood sugar and quenching thirst.；

　　It is mainly used to treat chronic diseases such as qi deficiency, spleen and stomach weakness, shortness of breath and fatigue, loose stools, diabetes, roundworms and other diseases.

　　The functions of pumpkin seeds:

　　1. Detoxification:

　　It contains vitamins and pectin. Pectin has good adsorption properties and can bind and eliminate bacterial toxins and other harmful substances in the body, such as lead, mercury and radioactive elements in heavy metals, and can play a detoxifying role.；

　　2. Protect gastric mucosa and help digestion:

　　The pectin contained in pumpkin can also protect the gastric mucosa from being irritated by rough food, promote ulcer healing, and is suitable for Stomach problems patient. The ingredients contained in pumpkin can promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal motility, and help food digestion ；

　　3. Prevent and treat diabetes and lower blood sugar:

　　Pumpkin is rich in cobalt. Cobalt can activate the body's metabolism, promote hematopoietic function, and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B12 in the body. It is a necessary trace element for human pancreatic islet cells and has special effects on preventing and treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar.；

　　4. Eliminate carcinogens:

　　Pumpkin can eliminate the mutation effect of carcinogen nitrosamines, has anti-cancer effect, and can help restore liver and kidney function and enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney cells.；

　　5. Promote growth and development:

　　Pumpkin is rich in zinc, which participates in the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins in the human body. It is an inherent component of adrenocortical hormone and an important substance for human growth and development.