The Potential of Pumpkin Seeds as a Functional Food Ingredient: A Review

    September 2020 in “ Scientific African ”
    Joachim M. Dotto, James S. Chacha
    Studysummary This review discusses the potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient, highlighting their promising bioactive compounds and health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
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