Pumpkin seeds supplement

Pumpkin seeds are an edible seed typically roasted for consumption.

Benefits

Bone health
Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium, which is important for bone formation.

High magnesium intake is associated with a greater bone density and has been shown to decrease the risk of osteoporosis in women after menopause.

Diabetes
Nutrients in pumpkins seeds may help protect against type 2 diabetes. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a role in the development of diabetes, and antioxidants may help reduce the risk.

Heart and liver health
Improvement in lipid profiles has been seen with an intake of 365 milligrams of magnesium per day.

Pumpkin seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber. This combination has benefitsTrusted Source for both the heart and liver.

The fiber in pumpkin seeds helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood and decrease the risk of heart disease.

Weight loss and digestion
Other benefits of a diet that is high in fiber includeTrusted Source:

helping maintain a healthy weight, because the individual feels full for longer after eating
enhancing digestive health

Skin and eye health
Pumpkin seeds are a good source of squalene, an antioxidant compound that is similar to beta-carotene.

Squalene occurs throughout all body tissues, and it appears to play a role in protecting the skin during UV and other types of radiation exposure.

Sexual, prostate, and urinary health
Pumpkin seeds have traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac in some places. In an in-house study at Mansoura University in Egypt, rats consumed a pumpkin seed extract combined with zinc.

Nutrition

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, a 100-g serving of organic pumpkin seeds containsTrusted Source:

127 calories
15 g of carbohydrate (including 0 g of sugar and 17.9 g of fiber)
5 mg of protein
21.43 g of fat, of which 3.57 is saturated
20 mg of calcium
0.9 g of iron
1 g of saturated fatty acids
A 100-gram serving of one brand’s in-shell, salted, roasted pumpkin seeds providesTrusted Source:

536 calories
4 g carbohydrate (including 3.6 g of fiber and 3.57 g of sugar)
32.14 g of protein
42.86 g of fat, of which 8.93 g is saturated
71 mg of calcium
16.07 mg of iron
571 g of sodium