Pumpkin is rich in nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and phytochemicals. Eating pumpkin in moderation has certain benefits, and in excess has certain disadvantages. First, the benefits of eating pumpkin in moderation: 1, regulate gastrointestinal function: pectin in pumpkin can reduce the intestinal mucosa stimulated by foreign substances, promote the healing of gastrointestinal ulcers. At the same time, pumpkin contains a large amount of plant fiber to assist digestion and promote defecation, for people with poor gastrointestinal tract and constipation, moderate consumption of pumpkin is a good choice; 2, stabilize blood sugar: pumpkin is rich in cobalt, cobalt can be absorbed by the body can not only synthesize vitamin B12, but also promote the secretion of insulin by pancreatic B cells. Insulin has the effect of promoting lowering blood sugar, so moderate consumption of pumpkin has the benefit of stabilizing lowering blood sugar; 3, improve night blindness: pumpkin is rich in carotene, carotene has antioxidant effect, in the body into vitamin A, can prevent night blindness. Second, the bad effects of excessive consumption of pumpkin: 1, yellow skin: because pumpkin has a lot of carotene, long-term intake of too much may make the skin yellow; 2, gastroesophageal reflux disease: individual physique, eating pumpkin appears to be too much gastric acid secretion prone to acid reflux, heartburn and other symptoms, may cause gastroesophageal reflux; 3, triggering obesity: although pumpkin has the benefit of promoting lower blood sugar, but the pumpkin itself and contains a high Calories, excessive consumption of pumpkin may lead to excessive calorie intake, if not consumed may lead to obesity; 4, leading to allergies: some people may be allergic to pumpkin, a small amount of consumption of pumpkin may not appear allergic symptoms, but excessive consumption of pumpkin may lead to allergies.