Excessive consumption of raw pistachios is said to cause obesity and weight gain.
13. Heart
Pistachio increases pistachio shell the strength of the heart muscle and is useful for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases by reducing high blood cholesterol.
14. Fatty liver
Pistachios are rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, which are good for liver health and help treat fatty liver.
A six-month study showed that people who ate pistachios in their diet had elevated liver enzymes and were treated with non-alcoholic fatty liver.
15. Stomach and gastrointestinal tract
Pistachios are a good source of dietary fiber that helps digest food, reduces stomach pain, heals stomach ulcers and promotes gastrointestinal health.
16. Anemia
High levels of copper and vitamin B6 in pistachios increase the amount of hemoglobin and oxygen in the blood and are useful for treating anemia.
17. Diabetes and blood sugar
The high levels of phosphorus in pistachios are also useful in preventing type 2 diabetes. Also, the phosphate in pistachios is effective in breaking down proteins into amino acids that cause glucose tolerance.
Pistachios have a low glycemic index, which means that they do not increase blood sugar after eating.
A study has shown that if people with type 2 diabetes consume 25 grams of raw pistachios twice a day as a snack for 12 weeks, their fasting blood sugar will decrease.
18. Colds
Vitamin B6 in pistachios strengthens the immune system and helps prevent and treat colds.
19. Constipation and diarrhea
The high amounts of fiber in pistachios improve bowel movements and help treat constipation and diarrhea in people.
20. Blood lipids
Research has shown that eating pistachios for four weeks significantly reduces cholesterol, triglycerides and high blood fats in people.
21. Blood pressure
High levels of antioxidants and potassium in pistachios reduce high blood pressure.
22. Eyes
Among nuts, pistachios have the highest levels of lutein and saxanthin, both of which are very important antioxidants for eye health and prevent macular degeneration.
23. Cancer
Pistachios are rich in antioxidants that reduce the risk of a variety of cancers, especially skin, prostate and lung cancers.
24. Rich source of protein
Pistachios contain high amounts of protein and are considered as one of the best natural and plant sources of protein for vegetarians, raw vegetarians and vegans.
25. Natural anti-inflammatory
Pistachio kernels have natural anti-inflammatory properties and help reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis.