[Latin Name]  Pinus pinaster.

[Specification] OPC ≥ 95%

[Appearance] Red brown fine powder

Plant Part Used: Bark

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Pine bark?]

Pine bark, botanical name Pinus pinaster, is a maritime pine native to southwest France that also grows in countries along the western Mediterranean.  Pine bark contains a number of beneficial compounds that are extracted from the bark in a way that doesn’t destroy or damage the tree.

[How does it work?]

What gives pine bark extract its notoriety as a powerful ingredient and super antioxidant is that it’s loaded with oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds, OPCs for short. The same ingredient can be found in grape seeds, the skin of peanuts and witch hazel bark. But what makes this miracle ingredient so amazing?

While OPCs found in this extract are mostly known for their antioxidant-producing benefits, these amazing compounds exude antibacterial, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Pine bark extract can help reduce muscle soreness and may help improve conditions relating to poor circulation, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, diabetes, ADHD, female reproductive issues, skin, erectile dysfunction, eye disease and sports stamina.

Seems like it must be pretty amazing, but let’s look closer. The list goes on a bit further, as the OPCs in this extract may “inhibit lipid peroxidation, platelet aggregation, capillary permeability and fragility, and to affect enzyme systems,” which basically means it may be a natural treatment for many serious health conditions, such as stroke and heart disease.

[Function]

1. Lowers Glucose Levels, Improving Diabetic Symptoms
2. Helps Prevent Hearing Loss and Balance
3. Staves Off Infections
4. Protects the Skin from Ultraviolet Exposure
5. Decreases Erectile Dysfunction
6. Reduces Inflammation
7.  Helps Increase Athletic Performance

Are Pumpkin Seeds Good or Bad For Diabetes

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Hello, I’m Ty Mason from TheDiabetesCouncil.com, researcher, writer and I have type 2 diabetes. Today I’m going to answer the question, are pumpkin seeds good for diabetes. But before we get into that, make sure you download my free diabetes management book which also includes a diabetes grocery shopping guide (foods to eat and avoid) and other tips to better manage your blood sugar to avoid complications.

I think this is a great question. I have noticed over the past several years different products on shelves and pumpkin seeds is one of them. I think it is ironic that many people when carving a pumpkin whether for a pie, a jack o lantern or both, simply throw the seeds away. In reality, quite possibly the most nutritious part of the entire pumpkin is the seeds.

A pumpkin is a fruit and a member of the squash family.

Its seeds are rather tasty. In the world of Spanish culinary, pumpkin seeds are called pepita. They are used in many salads and rice dishes.

Nutritionally pumpkin seeds are rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids that helps lower bad LDL cholesterol and increases good HDL cholesterol in the blood. The seeds are loaded with protein, contain some important amino acids, have plenty of Vitamin E as well as an excellent source of the B complex vitamins.

A 2014 study at Queen’s Medical Center made the following conclusion after a long study, “Preliminary investigation showed that pumpkin seeds, and the macromolecules, therein, such as TRG, Nicotinic acid, and DCI, possess hypoglycemic properties and could assist in maintaining glycemic control.”

This study backed up a 2007 project at UMASS which came to the same conclusion concerning pumpkin seed and maintaining glycemic control.

A 2010 study combined pumpkin seed with flax seed and found that the mixture had a significant positive effect on nephrology in diabetic rats. Kidneys are important to those of us with diabetes.

My favorite numbers as far as pumpkin seeds are concerned?

ZERO! That is the glycemic index and load for pumpkin seeds.
So are pumpkin seeds good for diabetes? They make a tremendous snack during the day. Everything in moderation, don’t eat a whole pumpkin’s seeds, but a couple of handfuls each day would be a good thing for your diabetes.

I hope this answered your question are pumpkin seeds good or bad for diabetes. Don’t forget to get your diabetes management book.

Let me know if you have any other diabetes related questions.

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- Title: Make Roasted Chilli Pumpkin Seeds
- Maker: Laura @Me & Mr Jones – https://www.guidecentr.al/maker/mrsluptonjones
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Supplies:
- Pumpkin seeds (my small pumpkin gave me abut 3/4 a cup of seeds)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon salt

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