Generally moderate consumption of sunflower seeds will not cause side effects, but if consumed in excess, it will lead to excessive fat intake, which can easily affect blood lipid levels and increase the risk of obesity, etc.
Sunflower seeds contain a large number of fatty acids (such as unsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid, linoleic acid, etc.), fat-soluble vitamins, a variety of minerals (such as calcium, iron, copper, selenium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, etc.), as well as amino acids, proteins, a small amount of carbohydrates, etc., moderate consumption of which can be supplemented for the body.
Because sunflower seeds are rich in oil, large intake will make the body heat increase, blood fat increase, increase the risk of obesity. And long-term consumption of high-fat food will increase the metabolic burden on the liver, easy to trigger fatty liver.
In addition, refined sunflower seeds may contain a certain amount of added sugar, for people with high blood sugar, excessive consumption of refined sunflower seeds may have an impact on blood sugar, which is not conducive to disease control. Therefore, it is recommended that sunflower seeds should be consumed in moderation, with 50 to 70 grams per week for adults.