Pumpkin and Green pumpkin seeds are such a great source of antioxidants and beta carotene, but did you know they can also help with the Prostate?

Based on pumpkins high concentration of phytosterols, it’s believed that these can shrink the prostate.

Pumpkin seeds also offer chemicals which prevent the transformation of testosterone into DHT, a hormone that is often associated with an enlarged prostate!

According to a 2014 Study both pumpkin seed oil and a combination of pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto oil may improve benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms. Researchers concluded that pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto oil are safe and effective alternative treatments for BPH.

There are a number of ways you can add pumpkin and pumpkin seeds to your regular eating plan. A really simple thing to do is to replace sugary snacks with pumpkin seeds

If you choose to eat pumpkin seeds for prostate health, you may see benefits within a few weeks, but there are no guarantees.

Results will depend on your health situation, how often you eat the seeds, and the quality of the seeds.

Also it pays to make sure, if you decide to add saw palmetto to your health plan, that you choose a high-quality product, remember not all supplements are equal!

Living a healthy life is all about creating balance! You can create that balance by providing your body with balanced nutrition.