Often overlooked is the benefits that pumpkin holds for the heart. There is nothing but heart health help in there between the fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats present in pumpkin. Additionally, pumpkin seed oil's increases the levels of "good" HDL cholesterol while producing nitric oxide which brings cardioprotective and antihypertensive protection to the heart.

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