Pumpkin Seeds Side Effects: 5 major side effects of pumpkin seeds (Image Source: AI-Generated)
Lifestyle Desk, New Delhi. Are you also enthusiastic about fitness and keep chewing pumpkin seeds throughout the day, considering them as 'health toffee'? If yes, then be careful. As beneficial as these tiny and crunchy pumpkin seeds appear to be, they can prove to be equally 'harmful' if consumed in excess.
Have you ever thought that the superfood that you are eating to keep your stomach clean or to lose weight, can become the real reason for your stomach cramps, gas and increasing weight? Come, let us know about 5 such side effects of Pumpkin Seeds in this article.
There may be an upset in the stomach
Pumpkin seeds contain very high amount of fiber. Although fiber relieves constipation, if you eat too many seeds at once, your stomach will not be able to handle it. This can cause problems like gas, bloating and stomach cramps, because the body has to work so hard to digest so much fiber.
Weight may increase instead of decreasing
If you are on a diet and want to lose weight, pay attention to the amount of pumpkin seeds. These seeds are rich in calories. Just one cup of seeds contains a lot of calories and fat. If you eat them by the handful, instead of losing weight, obesity can increase rapidly.
Blood pressure may be 'low'
Pumpkin seeds are great for people who have high blood pressure, because the antioxidants present in them help in reducing BP, but if your blood pressure is already low or you are taking BP medicine, then excessive consumption of them can drop your blood pressure to dangerous levels.
Although this is seen in rare cases, some people may be allergic to pumpkin seeds. If you feel itching on the skin, rashes or some difficulty in breathing after eating it, then understand that these seeds are not pleasing to your body.
It may sound strange to read, but eating too many seeds can prevent the absorption of other nutrients in the body. By not chewing pumpkin seeds properly or eating them in large quantities, the digestive system becomes sluggish, due to which the body is not able to get the nutrition from the rest of the food.
Eating 1 to 2 teaspoons (about 15-30 grams) of pumpkin seeds a day is enough. Let us tell you, instead of eating them raw, it is safer and more beneficial to lightly fry them.
Also read- Women should eat 3 seeds after 30, they are important for everything from hormonal balance to strong bones.
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Disclaimer: The advice and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns, always consult your doctor.
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