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Foods Boosting the Immune System - Sunflower Seeds (Helianthus Annuus).
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Hayk S. Arakelyan. Full Professor in Medicine,
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Ph.D , Grand Ph.D .
Senior Expert of Interactive Clinical Pharmacology , Drug Safety,
Treatment Tactics, General Medicine and Clinical Research.
“Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.”
“Hippocrates”
Introduction.
Sunflower seeds are full of nutrients, including phosphorous, magnesium, and
vitamins B-6 and E.Vitamin E is important in regulating and maintaining
immune system function.
Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds.
Sunflower seeds may help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar as
they contain vitamin E, magnesium, protein, linoleic fatty acids and several plant
Furthermore, studies link sunflower seeds to multiple other health benefits.
Inflammation.
While short-term inflammation is a natural immune response, chronic
inflammation is a risk factor for many chronic diseases. Flavonoids and other
plant compounds in sunflower seeds also help reduce inflammation.
Heart Disease
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, which can lead to heart
attack or stroke.A compound in sunflower seeds blocks an enzyme that causes
blood vessels to constrict. As a result, it may help your blood vessels relax,
lowering your blood pressure. The magnesium in sunflower seeds helps reduce
blood pressure levels as well.Additionally, sunflower seeds are rich in
unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid. Your body uses linoleic acid to
make a hormone-like compound that relaxes blood vessels, promoting lower
blood pressure. This fatty acid also helps lower cholesterol.
Diabetes.
The effects of sunflower seeds on blood sugar and type 2 diabetes have been tested
in a few studies and seem promising, but more research is needed.Studies suggest
that people who eat 1 ounce (30 grams) of sunflower seeds daily as part of a
healthy diet may reduce fasting blood sugar by about 10% within six months,
compared to a healthy diet alone.The blood-sugar-lowering effect of sunflower
seeds may partially be due to the plant compound chlorogenic acid.Studies also
suggest that adding sunflower seeds to foods like bread may help decrease carbs’
effect on your blood sugar. The seeds’ protein and fat slow the rate at which your
stomach empties, allowing a more gradual release of sugar from carbs.
They help your eyes.
Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, which functions as an antioxidant and is
critical to eye health—studies show it may support good vision by warding off eye
diseases such as age-related macular degeneration. Try spreading Once Again
Organic Unsweetened Sunflower Butter on whole grain toast and topping with
fresh apple slices, banana, or berries.
They're good for your muscles.
You need plenty of protein to support and grow strong muscles, and sunflower
seeds are a great source of this muscle-building puzzle piece. "Sunflower seeds are
about 20% protein," says Sassos. One cup of sunflower seeds, once hulled, delivers
nearly 10g of protein. Try adding them to a smoothie with another superstar such
as Greek yogurt for a double protein punch.
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