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Nuts and Seeds

Zinc Content in Pumpkin Seeds

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Bonnie Singleton

Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween carving and Thanksgiving pies. The seeds they contain are full of beneficial nutrients. One of the most important minerals in pumpkin seeds is zinc, an antioxidant that helps protect against age-related diseases and assists in fighting colds and healing wounds.