Nutritional Value of Sunflower Seeds

Release time:2018-12-07

  Sunflower seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, high-quality protein, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and other nutrients; their rich potassium content protects the heart and is beneficial in preventing hypertension;

  Sunflower seeds contain abundant vitamin E, which helps prevent aging, improve immunity, and prevent cardiovascular diseases;

  The plant sterols and phospholipids in sunflower seeds can inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol in the human body, prevent excessive plasma cholesterol, and prevent arteriosclerosis;

  Sunflower seeds also regulate brain cell metabolism and improve its inhibitory function, so they can be used for inducing sleep.

Keywords: Nutritional Value of Sunflower Seeds

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