This is the food that protects men’s prostate!

What is the nutritional value of pumpkin seeds? Pumpkin seeds are a very common food, and many people like to eat pumpkin seeds. In fact, pumpkin seeds have many nutrients and benefits. Let's learn about the nutritional value and eating methods of pumpkin seeds today.

Nutritional value of pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds protect the male prostate. American research has found that eating about 50 grams of pumpkin seeds (equivalent to 20 to 25 pumpkin seeds, with an average weight of 68 mg) a day can effectively prevent and treat prostate diseases. This is because the prostate's hormone secretion function depends on fatty acids, and pumpkin seeds are rich in fatty acids, which can keep the prostate functioning well. The active ingredients contained can eliminate the swelling of the early stage of prostatitis and also prevent prostate cancer. However, some stubborn patients have severe prostate hyperplasia, which is more than 12 times larger than the average gland. Taking pumpkin seeds has no effect. It is recommended to undergo surgical resection to avoid prostate cancer.

Pumpkin seeds can help improve sperm quality. Experts point out that this is because pumpkin seeds contain a lot of zinc. From the perspective of Western medicine, eating more foods rich in zinc is not only good for the prostate, but also can increase the number of sperm; from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, foods rich in zinc have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and help improve male fertility. In addition to pumpkin seeds, nuts such as hazelnuts and peanuts are also rich in zinc, which can greatly improve sperm quality.

Pumpkin seeds help lower blood pressure. Pumpkin seeds are rich in pantothenic acid, which can relieve venous angina and has a blood pressure-lowering effect. Chew 90 grams of raw pumpkin seeds daily, three times a day, morning, noon and evening. One week is a course of treatment, and 2 to 3 courses can be taken continuously. Middle-aged and elderly men with prostate hypertrophy (hyperplasia) will experience a rapid decline in physical fitness, especially insomnia, headaches (caused by insomnia and frequent urination at night), tinnitus, facial pain, and facial twitching. After eating white pumpkin seeds, symptoms such as urgency, frequent urination, urinary pain, and urinary incontinence are alleviated, and nocturia is reduced.

Pumpkin seeds can prevent and treat gum atrophy. Pumpkin seeds are rich in two types of nutrients that are very important for gums and alveolar bones. First, they contain a large amount of phosphorus. Every 100 grams of pumpkin seeds contains 1159 mg of phosphorus. Alveolar bone atrophy in the elderly is related to phosphorus loss. Second, they are rich in carotene and vitamin E. These two substances can directly nourish the gums and prevent gum atrophy.