Al-Marsad newspaper: The white pulp or oval-shaped squash seeds are extracted from the squash plant, and the degree of its color often depends on the source of the plant from which it is taken.
And about the benefits of white pulp:
1- Reduce the risk of stomach cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and breast cancer, and relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and overactive bladder.
2- The magnesium in the white pulp contributes to controlling blood pressure, reducing heart disease, maintaining bone health, and regulating blood sugar levels.
3- Helps maintain heart health due to the presence of antioxidants, zinc, magnesium and fatty acids, and thus reduces high blood pressure.
4-Promoting the health of blood vessels: It is a good option for people with diabetes, due to its great role in reducing and regulating blood sugar levels.
5- Improving the quality of sperm and fertility in men, so that the quality of sperm decreases with a decrease in the level of zinc, and the white pulp is one of the highest foods containing it.
6-If you find it difficult to sleep, the white pulp seeds will help you overcome that because they contain the amino acid tryptophan, which promotes a feeling of rest and sleep.
7- Strengthening the immune system, due to the presence of a high percentage of vitamin E and other antioxidants.
8- It helps in losing weight by enhancing your feeling of satiety, due to its high fiber content.
9- The anti-inflammatory effect of the white pulp can help maintain the health of the liver, bladder, intestines and joints, according to “Web Medicine”.
10-Increase bone density, and reduce the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
11-Reduce levels of harmful cholesterol and triglycerides.
12-Protect the skin during exposure to ultraviolet rays and other types of radiation.
13-Support the health of the eyes.