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6 fabulous reasons to eat more pumpkin seeds
4. They keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check
Studies in rats and rabbits show that pumpkin seeds can lower blood pressure and cholesterol. And a small study in postmenopausal women shows that they can do the same for people too.
Researchers think this positive effect on blood pressure and cholesterol probably comes from the high dose of antioxidants in pumpkin seeds. Previous studies show that diets high in antioxidants can lower blood pressure. Antioxidants have also been known to lower cholesterol.
Since high blood pressure and cholesterol are tied to an increased risk of heart disease, pumpkin seeds have the potential to improve your overall heart health.
