Harm and benefits of pumpkin seeds for men
Pumpkin ― a truly healing vegetable containing many substances necessary for the body. Even pumpkin seeds have beneficial properties. One seed contains a large amount of vitamins and microelements that the male body requires.
Eating pumpkin seeds daily will not only help strengthen the body, but also help cope with problems such as impotence.
The benefits of pumpkin seeds for men
Due to a lack of vitamins and microelements necessary for the body, men may experience serious health problems, especially in the genitourinary area.
A simple product will help fill their shortage - pumpkin seeds, which contain all substances that are fundamentally important for a man’s physical health.
They include:
- 20 nonessential and essential amino acids necessary for normal protein metabolism;
- saturated and unsaturated fats;
- vitamins A, group B (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9), C, D, K, PP, alpha and beta carotene, lutein, tocopherol;
- mineral micro- and macroelements: phosphorus ions, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese;
- cucurbitin;
- natural antidepressants, glycosides, alkaloids.
Regular use of the product helps prevent many diseases, including:
- reduces the risk of developing oncology;
- strengthens the cardiovascular system;
- normalizes digestion;
- fights stress;
- improves brain function;
- has an antiparasitic effect.
Reference. Pumpkin seeds not only heal all body systems, but also help improve the functioning of the genitourinary system in men.
Prevention of male diseases
To prevent diseases of the male genital organs and urinary system, you can use pumpkin seeds. They replenish the reserves of essential minerals and vitamins, cleanse toxins and strengthen the body.
Help prevent pyelonephritis, urethritis, prostatitis, prostate adenoma and tumor diseases. The large amount of oil contained in pumpkin seeds has a positive effect on digestion and prevents constipation, which is one of the causes of hemorrhoids.
Pumpkin seeds are indispensable for the prevention of impotence and male infertility. Approximately 100 g of the product contains half the daily requirement of zinc and the daily requirement of selenium, with the help of which the male body produces sex hormones, in particular testosterone. As a result, hormonal levels return to normal and sexual activity is restored. In addition, zinc improves the quality of seminal fluid and male fertility. Therefore, during pregnancy planning and conception, it is recommended to consume pumpkin seeds.
Thanks to their antioxidant properties, seeds prevent premature aging and help maintain men's health for a long time.
Eating Pumpkin Seeds
In order for the product to bring only benefits, it must be eaten correctly.
It is recommended to eat raw or slightly dried seeds, which still have the film covering them. But fried ones are no longer so healthy: after heat treatment, only about 25% of the nutrients are retained in them.
Pumpkin seeds should be consumed daily for a month on a full stomach (the norm per day is 60-80 g), then you need to take a break for three months.
Due to their beneficial properties, they are often used in folk medicine to treat various diseases and prevent diseases of the male genitourinary system.
Traditional medicine recipes:
- Potency improvement remedy: grind 100 g of peeled pumpkin seeds and walnut kernels, pour in two glasses of natural honey. Use 3 tbsp daily. spoons.
- Remedy for the treatment of prostatitis and erectile dysfunction: grind 500 g of peeled pumpkin seeds in a coffee grinder until smooth and mix with 200 g of honey. Place the resulting mixture on cling film and place in the refrigerator. After an hour, when it thickens a little, form small balls with a diameter of up to 2 cm, place each in an individual package of cling film and store in the refrigerator. You need to eat two balls every day. The course lasts one month. After this, you need to take a three-week break, and then it can be repeated.
- Grind the unpeeled raw seeds. Use 2 tbsp daily. spoons of the product with water. The given norm should not be exceeded, because unpeeled pumpkin seeds increase the load on the liver.
Contraindications and precautions
In order not to harm the body, it is necessary to take into account both the quality of the seeds consumed and their quantity. You should not eat seeds that are bitter or have an unpleasant or musty odor.
Important! Pumpkin seeds can cause an allergic reaction.
It is not recommended to use seeds for gastric ulcers, pancreatitis, duodenal ulcers, and chronic intestinal obstruction.
People suffering from sugar diabetes, you need to refuse to include them in the diet or adjust the diet to take into account calorie content.
Important! To avoid damaging your tooth enamel, peel the seeds with your hands.
Uncontrolled consumption of seeds can cause congestion in the joints, the development of gout, and the accumulation of salts in the lungs. If you have any doubts about contraindications, consult your doctor: it will determine the optimal daily dose of pumpkin seeds for you.
Reviews from men
Numerous reviews from men confirm the effectiveness of pumpkin seeds in the treatment and prevention of diseases of the genitourinary system.
Alexander, 38 years old: “Two years ago, due to impaired potency, I started having problems in my relationship with my wife. Various medications did not bring the desired result. Then I decided to try pumpkin seeds with honey. After a week I began to feel better, and after a month my potency returned to normal. I undergo this course of treatment twice a year.”
Ivan, 60 years old: “Five years ago I noticed a weakening of my erection. A friend advised me to eat a handful of seeds a day. I eat them raw, I don't fry them. Everything is fine with sex life now.”
Georgy, 42 years old: “I read about the benefits of pumpkin for men on the Internet. Since I had been experiencing erectile dysfunction lately, I decided to try it. Potency has returned to normal. I also noticed a strengthening of the nervous system and an improvement in general condition.”
Conclusion
Pumpkin seeds are a natural source of amino acids, vitamins, zinc, iron, selenium, magnesium and other elements necessary for maintaining men's health. They not only strengthen the male body as a whole, but are also used to prevent diseases of the male reproductive system.
Pumpkin seeds are recommended for use in pyelonephritis, urethritis, prostatitis, prostate adenoma and tumor diseases, and are also an indispensable remedy for impotence and male infertility.