Pumpkin seeds are an excellant source of tryptophan and glutamate. Tryptophans convert into seratonin and niacin. Seratonin is a beneficial nerochemical (nature's
sleeping pill) Tryptophan is a precursor of B Complex vites.
Glutamate is required in the synthesis of y-amino butyric acid(GABA) an anti-stress
neurochemical in the brain.
They are a good source of Vit E antioxidant, protecting cells from free-radicals
Also, source of B Complex Vites that work as cofactors for various enzymes during cellular metabolism. They enhance GABA activity INSIDE the brain
Raw Pumpkin seeds also contain essential minerals...copper, manganeese, potasium, calcium,iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.
They help cut the risk of prostate and ovarian cancers, and have a role in preventing diabetic kidney disease
They seem to have the effect of reducing tremor in several PD'rs I know...
scientifically....don't know if there have been clinical trials using them
They are an important ingredient in the Fava Bean Sprout Balls we make and devour
around here for our PD symptoms....try a couple handfuls a day as a snack or ground into meal and put in cereal or peanut butter.....report what you notice with them..