Cucurbita pepo seed extract is a bioactive natural compound obtained from the seeds of the Cucurbita pepo plant. This extract is characterized by its rich nutritional profile, encompassing a wide range of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and other bioactive molecules with potential health benefits. The extract has been studied for its role in promoting prostate health and exhibiting significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. While pumpkin, a fall-harvested melon crop, is well-known for its positive effects on health, its seeds are even more beneficial, although not all are aware of these advantages. Pumpkin seeds have been associated with maintaining healthy and radiant skin, and dietary intake of these seeds has been linked to a reduced risk of various cancers, including those of the stomach, breast, lung, prostate, and colon. Notably, the lignans present in pumpkin seeds are thought to contribute significantly to the prevention of breast cancer. Epidemiological studies have shown that higher lignan consumption is correlated with a lower incidence of cancer.

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