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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SUNFLOWER SEEDS



Sunflower Seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E and a good source of vitamin B1 (thiamin), also offering a good source of manganese, magnesium, copper, tryptopan and selenium, phosphorous, vitamin B5 and folate.

Sesame seeds have a high phytosterol content (chemical structure similar to cholesterol, which when present in the diet are believed to reduce blood levels of cholesterol, enhance the immune response and decrease risk of certain cancers.

Vitamin E in Sunflower seeds has significant anti-inflammatory effects, this results in a potential reduction of symptoms in asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, conditions where free radicals and inflammation play a big role.


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This information is not designed as or intended to be used as medical diagnosis or advice. Patients should consult their physicians about diagnosis and treatment.