Sunflower seeds have a very high content of vitamin E which has the ability to neutralize free radicals that accumulate in the body, protecting the structure of the cell from oxidative damage and inflammation.
Lower cholesterol because they contain phytosterols, which as shown by numerous studies have tended to reduce the levels of "bad" cholesterol in the body.
The content of sunflower seed in polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids helps in the reduction of atherosclerosis, as these fatty reduce "bad" cholesterol and increase "good"
The sunflower is a very good source of magnesium and selenium.
Description
Nutritional Information
| Nutritional information | Per 100g. Sunflower |
|---|---|
| Monounsaturated | 32.8 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 58g |
| Magnesium | 930mg |
| Selenium | 244μg |
| Iron | 4.1 mg |
| Vitamin E | 34.5 mg |
| Folic acid | 227mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.77 mg |
| Zinc | 5.06 mg |








