09Nov
Something about Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seed also known as pepitas is the edible seed of pumpkin. When it’s dehulled, people may roasted it and make it with salt. It’s a popular snack. And in China, it’s not only snack, but also a kind of Chinese herbal medicines with important effect. Pumpkin seeds are rich in nutrients which do good to the body, and today let’s have a look at the function and effect of pumpkin seeds.
Here is a nutrition information sheet about pumpkin seed based on every 100g:
The function of pumpkin seed
- Detoxification
Pumpkin seed contains vitamins and pectin. Pectin has good adsorption and it can eliminate bacterial toxins and other harmful substances such as lead and mercury in the body, which make it play a role of detoxification.
- Protect gastric mucosa and help digestion
Pectin in pumpkin seed could also protect gastric mucosa from stimulation of rough food and promote ulcer healing. Which is suitable for patients with gastric disease. Besides, pumpkin seed could also promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal peristalsis, and help digestion food.
- Prevent and treat diabetes, reduce blood sugar
Pumpkin is rich in cobalt, which could promote hematopoietic function, and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B12 that could make effect on preventing and treating diabetes and reducing blood sugar.
- Eliminate carcinogens
Pumpkin seed can eliminate the mutagenic effect of carcinogen nitrosamine. It could do good to preventing cancer, help the recovery of liver and kidney function, and enhance the regeneration ability of liver and renal cells.
This is something about pumpkin seed, hope it could help for you. If you want to know more about pulses, seeds, kernels and peanuts, please follow us, green mung bean leading exporter Taijin Food.
This article takes reference from pingguolv.com.