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Home -> Shop By Store -> Pumpkin SeedPumpkin SeedBotanical NameCucurbita pepo L. Other Name Pumpkinseeds. Used plant part Seeds, dried and toasted, and the oil extracted therefrom. What is Pumpkin seeds? The delicious roasted seeds of the pumpkin are packed with protein, fiber, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorous, as well as the amino acids arginine and glutamic acid. They also contain some calcium, potassium, zinc, selenium, folate, and niacin. Pumpkin seeds also contain linolenic acid, which may help to prevent hardening of the arteries. Medical Applications Pumpkin seeds, and the oil they contain, have long been used as folk medicine. They have recently been the subject of a number of studies to identify their health-promoting potential. Preliminary studies have shown that pumpkin seeds may reduce hormonal damage to prostate cells, thus possibly reducing the risk of developing prostate cancer. Pumpkin seeds have been used to treat urinary tract infections, and in certain parts of Europe, pumpkin seeds have been used to treat learning disorders. Nutrition Chart Pumpkin Seeds/1 ounce Contains Calories 153 Total fat (g) 13 Saturated fat (g) 2.5 Monounsaturated fat (g) 4.1 Polyunsaturated fat (g) 6 Dietary fiber (g) 1.1 Protein (g) 7 Carbohydrate (g) 5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Sodium (mg) 5 Copper (mg) 0.4 Iron (mg) 4.3 Magnesium (mg) 152 Manganese (mg) 0.9 Phosphorus (mg) 333 Side effects No any |
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