Pumpkin is rich in protein, and protein is an inherent component of adrenocortical hormone, which is an important substance for growth and development. Pumpkin can prevent cancer and repel insects, and eating it often is very good for human body.
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.
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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.
Pumpkin is high in calcium, potassium and sodium, which is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and hypertensive patients, and is conducive to preventing osteoporosis and hypertension. In addition, it also contains phosphorus, magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, chromium, boron and other elements.
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