Pumpkin Seed Facts:
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 57
Additional Contents
- lignans
- arginine
- tryptophan
- caffeic acid
- ferulic acid
- pinoresinol
- sinapic acid
- vanillic acid
- lariciresinol
- syringic acid
- medioresinol
- beta-carotene
- coumaric acids
- secoisolariciresinol
- protocatechuic acid
- hydroxybenzoic acids
- hydroxycinnamic acids
- omega-6 fatty acids
- polyunsaturated fat
- monounsaturated fat
- essential amino acids
- complex carbohydrates
Potential Health Benefits
- powerful cardiovascular system health boost
- powerful muscle relaxation & overall mood boost
- enhanced immune system function
- powerful bone & joint health boost
- cholesterol lowering properties
- anti-inflammatory properties
- digestive system health boost
- anti-microbial properties
- anti-cancer properties
- promote restful sleep
- promote weight-loss
- energy boost
- antioxidant
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Superior source of iron, phosphorus, zinc, and copper that are essential in energy production and hemoglobin count for a decrease in heart rate during exercise.
- High source of fat, complex carbohydrates, and protein for sustained long-term energy demands.
- Great source of arginine to enhance cardiovascular function and endurance threshold.
- Greatly increase bone and joint health and integrity from excessive training regimens.
Glycemic Index Rank
10 out of 100
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
<1 to 1 ratio
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low for Fructose Sensitivity | less than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Pumpkin seeds or in this case, the inner seed without the outer shell called pepitas are superfoods in their own class. They carry potent nutrient profiles that top off essential macro and micro nutrients such as fat, complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Pumpkin seeds also contain large amounts of phytochemicals, iron, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus, which all play vital roles in muscle, nervous, and skeletal system function. They can be eaten regularly (unless you react negatively to them), however, in moderation to fat, mineral, and iron intake.
iron
Sources include: USDA
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