Benefits of Pumpkin to Prevent Cataracts

Commonly used pumpkin at Halloween Party this weekend. But it turns out, pumpkins are loaded with beta-carotene. What is beta-carotene? Beta-Carotene is an organic compound and is classified as a terpenoid. This is a very red-orange pigment abundant in plants and colorful fruits.

In addition to fighting free radicals, beta-carotene is also useful for:
 
1. Maintaining heart health.  
A study had revealed that people whose blood contains high relatof beta carotene, have a lower risk of heart attack.
 

2. Protect the body from the ill effects of smoking and air pollution.

3. Protects a person from the threat of allergic light up to 80%.
 
4. Helps boost immunity.  
That's why beta-carotene supplements on the list of medications given to patients with AIDS.


Pumpkin is a bunch of vines (Cucurbitaceae). This tree produces fruit with a large size, yellow-orange. Derived from the Americas, and is now spreading in many places with warm climates. This type of skin-colored pumpkin orange or yellow or green. The brighter the color the more the content of beta-karoteinnya. Pumpkin are also rich in vitamins A, C, E, zinc, potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, protein, niacin and selenium as well as carbohydrates.

Therefore pumpkins that can reach large sizes also carry a variety of great benefit for preventing various diseases, among them :

1. Stroke 
Pumpkin is rich in antioxidants beta-karotein which could serve as an anti-inflammatory. Eat pumpkin on a regular basis can prevent the deposition of cholesterol on artery walls that can reduce the risk of stroke.

2. Premature Aging  
Alpha-karotein compounds, vitamins A, C and zinc in pumpkin act as a natural remedy for slowing the aging process, prevent wrinkles and soften skin.
 

3. Cataract  
Pumpkin compounds containing alpha-carotene, antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin. These nutrients can prevent premature aging, maintain eye health, and prevent cataracts, and macular degeneration which can lead to blindness.

4. Constipation  
A relatively high fiber content is very good for keeping the system the digestive tract and prevent constipation.

5. Hypertension  
Potassium content in the flask of this type, can help reduce the risk of high blood levels in the body.

6. Strengthen Bones  
Pumpkin containing zinc are good for strengthening the bones and prevent the body's cells are damaged by free radicals. Eating pumpkin can also be prevented sufficiently osteoporosis.