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Description
"Pumpkin Seed Oil" is a deep-green oil extracted from high-quality pumpkin seeds, prized for its robust, nutty flavor and nutritional profile. Rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E, it supports heart and immune health, promotes skin vitality, and contributes to hormonal balance and cognitive function. Drizzle it over salads, roasted vegetables, or soups to add a savory depth. This gourmet oil enhances culinary dishes while providing functional wellness benefits.
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Oils
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Benefits
Supports prostate health: Traditionally used to promote prostate function, especially beneficial for men’s wellness.
Encourages heart balance: Packed with plant-based fats that help maintain healthy cholesterol and circulation.
Anti-inflammatory boost: Rich in antioxidants that help calm inflammation and support everyday resilience.
Nourishes skin and hair: Offers vitamin E and fatty acids that help maintain skin elasticity and hair strength.
Supports prostate health: Traditionally used to promote prostate function, especially beneficial for men’s wellness.
Encourages heart balance: Packed with plant-based fats that help maintain healthy cholesterol and circulation.
Anti-inflammatory boost: Rich in antioxidants that help calm inflammation and support everyday resilience.
Nourishes skin and hair: Offers vitamin E and fatty acids that help maintain skin elasticity and hair strength.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
0 | Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
0 | Low
References
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[4] McKay DL, Blumberg JB. Essential Fatty Acids in Pumpkin Seed Oil for Skin and Hair Health. Phytotherapy Research. 2021;35(7):1345-1353.
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