New discovery for me
although i've always known of GYPSY's fathering children
well into their 90's from eating pumpkin seeds.
I'll take this "cold pressed" pumpkin seed oil for life.
Here's what it does for you:
Specific Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seed Oil for everyone from the nutrients it contains
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Prostate Function - known throughout history and more in modern times for helping BPH
- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy or prostate enlargement in men.
Cholesterol Balancing - Omega 6 and phytosterols play a vital role in keeping blood cholesterol levels balanced.
Cystitus - the nutrients contained in pumpkin seed oil have beneficial effects on the reproductive system in women.
Kidney Function - nutrients in pumpkin seed oil used in treatments to inhibit kidney stone formation.
Anti Arthritic - fatty acids and fat soluable vitamins (A, D, E & K) for joint lubrication and anti-inflammatory properties.
Diabetes - the essential fatty acids are used in carbohydrate (complex and simple sugar) metabolism and hormone production which can affect blood sugar levels.
Anti Parasitic - many native people have used pumpkin seeds to expel various worms from the body through out history.
Skin Care - the high amounts of Vitamin E and A contained in pumpkin seed oil maintain healthy skin by protecting cells from free radical damage and aiding the body to grow, maintain and heal.
Cancer protection - recent research suggests essential fatty acids and antioxidants fight cancer cells.
Bed wetting - (in children) strengthening the bladder and urinary tract can help to prevent this.
Milk production - increasing fats which are contained in good quantities in mothers milk can increase production.
for further reading
click here:
http://www.pumpkinseed.net.au/health...pumpkinseedoil