Health benefits of fruit seeds: Expert's opinion
The gastroenterologist reveals benefits of fruit and berry seeds (Photo: pixabay.com)
Do people usually eat fruit and berry seeds? While most avoid them, some believe they offer health benefits. Is this true? Ukrainian gastroenterologist Alla Kurylets reveals the benefits of fruit and berry seeds.
What are the benefits of seeds
The doctor emphasized that using seeds as a treatment is unnecessary! However, if you accidentally swallow a seed, you might get some benefits from it.
Grape seeds:
- Contain vitamin E (vitamin of youth)
- Phytoestrogens, beneficial for women in mature age
- Strengthen the walls of blood vessels and capillaries
- Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
Olive seeds:
- Have choleretic effects
- Act as sorbents
Grapefruit seeds:
- Contain antioxidants from the bioflavonoid group
- Vitamins C, E
- Fruit acids
Pomegranate seeds:
- Useful during menopause, lower blood pressure
- Contain vitamins B6, B9, C, PP, and minerals iron, sodium, phosphorus, potassium
- Contain oxalic, malic, and citric acids
- Improve digestion due to fiber content
Plum seeds:
- Have a diuretic effect
Apple seeds:
- Contain vitamin E and iodine; 6-7 seeds provide the daily norm of iodine
Watermelon seeds:
- Contain unsaturated oleic and linoleic acids
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