Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
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7. They May Help Lower Blood Sugar
Animal studies suggest a link between lower blood sugar levels and eating pumpkin seeds.15‘Zinc Levels in Seminal Plasma Are Associated with Sperm Quality in Fertile and Infertile Men.’ PubMed, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19285597/. People with diabetes could benefit from eating these seeds because they may be able to help control blood sugar levels.
Other studies show that pumpkin seed powder and pumpkin juice may reduce blood sugar levels in individuals with Type 2 diabetes.16‘A Review on Pharmacological Activities and Utilization Technologies of Pumpkin.’ PubMed, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16758316. The high levels of magnesium in pumpkin seeds may play a role in their positive health effects in people with diabetes.
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