Pumpkin seeds contain fatty acids that support the treatment of prostate enlargement and are beneficial for testosterone hormone and sexual function.
Pumpkin seeds (pumpkin) contain nutrients such as fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals including iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium… which bring many benefits. Some studies show that eating pumpkin seeds is good for prostate health.
A 2015 study by the University of Cologne, Germany, on nearly 1,600 people, found that men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and lower urinary tract symptoms ate pumpkin seeds as a dietary supplement. reduce symptoms.
After 12 months, people in the pumpkin seed and seed extract group had reduced urinary urgency, nocturia, incomplete urination, and weak urine stream compared to the baseline and the placebo group.
Pumpkin seeds contain fatty acids (linoleic acid 64%), delta-7-sterol, tocopherol and micronutrients that help treat prostate enlargement. High levels of Delta-7-sterol are found in many medicinal preparations made from pumpkin seeds.
According to researchers, using pumpkin seeds to treat prostate enlargement is quite safe, with only 8 patients (0.6%) experiencing mild side effects. Pumpkin seeds are recommended for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia with mild to moderate symptoms.
Prostatitis aggravates lower urinary tract symptoms. Pumpkin seed oil has anti-inflammatory effects. Eating pumpkin seeds regularly is not only beneficial but also reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
A 2018 review by Mazandaran University, Iran, based on 82 studies, shows pumpkin seeds provide abundant zinc that is good for sperm. Adding this seed to the diet helps enhance male fertility.
Zinc is also an essential trace element that helps balance hormones, benefiting testosterone, prostate and sexual function. Zinc deficiency is associated with sperm abnormalities such as decreased testicular volume and weight, hypogonadism, gonadal dysfunction, and decreased testosterone levels. Problems related to sperm abnormalities and testosterone levels can improve with regular consumption of pumpkin seeds.
The longer you cook pumpkin seeds, the more nutrients they lose. Adding too much salt makes this dish no longer healthy. A better way to get the most out of this food is to eat it raw. Add pumpkin seeds to smoothies or mix them into oatmeal, granola, or salad to both enhance food flavor and benefit male reproductive health.