The role and efficacy of pumpkin seeds, and the taboos of eating pumpkin seeds for women

1. The role and efficacy of pumpkin seeds

Detoxification: The pectin contained in pumpkin seeds can absorb bacterial toxins and other harmful substances in the human body, promote the excretion of these harmful substances from the body, and play a detoxification role.

Protect gastric mucosa: The pectin contained in pumpkin seeds can also protect the gastric mucosa from the irritation of rough food, and also has a certain effect in promoting ulcer healing.

Promote digestion: Pumpkin seeds also contain a certain amount of cellulose, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, speed up the digestion of food in the intestines, and play a role in promoting digestion and improving excretion.

Lower blood sugar: Pumpkin is rich in cobalt, which can promote body metabolism, enhance the body's hematopoietic function, and promote the synthesis of vitamin B12. It is also a trace element necessary for pancreatic cells and has a certain effect in lowering blood sugar.

Eliminate carcinogens: Pumpkin seeds can inhibit and eliminate the mutation of the carcinogen nitrosamines, thereby playing a role in preventing cancer. In addition, it can promote the recovery of the functions of organs such as the liver and kidneys and enhance their cell regeneration ability.

2. What women should and should not eat pumpkin seeds

Good: Pumpkin seeds are rich in nutrients such as fatty oil, vitamins, amino acids and carotene. If women eat some pumpkin seeds appropriately, it will have certain beauty and skin care effects and can also delay aging.

Taboo: Although pumpkin seeds are rich in nutrients, you should not eat too many of them, otherwise it will easily lead to indigestion, fat accumulation, and getting angry. In severe cases, it may also lead to high blood lipids. In addition, since raw pumpkin seeds contain trace amounts of harmful substances, they must be fried before being eaten. However, fried pumpkin seeds can easily cause getting inflamed, so women who are prone to stomach heat should eat less to avoid stomach discomfort.