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Can eating pumpkin lower blood sugar?
Pumpkin, also called Wogua, is rich in carbohydrates, protein, fat, carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, zinc, chromium, selenium and other nutrients. It can be said that pumpkin is very rich in nutrition, which not only has high edible value, but also has a dietotherapy effect that cannot be ignored:

1, Runchang laxative: The dietary fiber rich in pumpkin can promote intestinal peristalsis, and at the same time, it can absorb water and expand to soften feces gradually, thus achieving the effect of laxative;

2. Anti-aging: Pumpkin is rich in β -carotene and vitamin C, which has a strong antioxidant effect, helps to remove excess free radicals and avoid free radical peroxidation, thus achieving the purpose of delaying aging;

3. Improve anemia and lower blood sugar: Pumpkin is rich in cobalt. Cobalt can activate human metabolism, promote hematopoietic function and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B 12 in human body. It is also an essential trace element for human islet cells, and has special effects on preventing and treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar.

Eating pumpkin in moderation is good for human blood pressure and blood sugar. Pumpkins can be eaten by the general population.