1, polysaccharide
Pumpkin polysaccharide is a non-specific immune enhancer, which can improve immune function, promote the production of cytokines, and play a variety of regulatory functions on the immune system by activating complement.
2. Carotenoids
Carotenoids in pumpkin can be transformed into vitamin A with important physiological functions in vivo, which has important physiological functions for the growth and differentiation of epithelial tissues, maintaining normal vision and promoting the development of bones.
3. Mineral elements
It is worth mentioning that the pumpkin we often eat in our life contains a lot of mineral elements, such as high calcium and potassium. It is very suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and patients with hypertension, can help them lower their blood pressure, and has a good effect on preventing osteoporosis. Moreover, pumpkin also contains trace elements such as phosphorus, magnesium and iron, which is very helpful to human body.
4. Amino acids and active protein
Pumpkin contains many kinds of amino acids needed by human body, among which lysine, leucine, isoleucine, phenylalanine and threonine are higher. In addition, the genotype of ascorbic acid oxidase in pumpkin is the same as that in tobacco, but its activity is obviously higher than that in tobacco, indicating that the content of immunocompetent protein in pumpkin is higher.
5. Lipid substances
It is found that the lipids in pumpkin seeds have good therapeutic and preventive effects on urinary system diseases and prostatic hyperplasia.
Health care function of pumpkin:
1, vision
Pumpkin is one of the fruits and vegetables rich in beta carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in human body. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, eating vitamin A can enhance the visual clarity of the eyes in a dim environment. Moreover, the research of Harvard University shows that vitamin A can also delay the decline of retinal function caused by retinitis pigmentosa. In addition, vitamin A plays an irreplaceable role in forming and maintaining healthy skin, teeth and bones.
2. Protect your heart
Pumpkin is rich in dietary fiber and has a good protective effect on the heart. According to a survey of 1 10,000 people in Harvard University, compared with low-fiber dieters, the risk of coronary heart disease is reduced by 40%. A recent study in Sweden reached a similar conclusion. Compared with women on a low-fiber diet, women on a high-fiber diet have a lower risk of heart disease by about 25%.
Step 3 help sleep
Pumpkin seeds are rich in tryptophan, which plays an irreplaceable role in helping the human body produce serotonin. This neurotransmitter has the functions of relaxing spirit, relieving tension and improving mood at the same time, thus contributing to sleep.
Step 4 protect the prostate
Pumpkin seed oil can prevent prostate cell proliferation. In addition, pumpkin seed oil also contains carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids, which in turn can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Moreover, the zinc rich in pumpkin seeds is of great benefit to the health of prostate.