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Pumpkin seed (extract, oil)

Also known as: pumpkin seed extract, pumpkin seed oil

Pumpkin seed extract and oil are used for bladder complaints and an enlarged prostate. The seeds contain phytosterols, zinc and fatty acids.

What it is used for

  • urinary symptoms with an enlarged prostate – weak to moderate evidence from several studies
  • overactive bladder – weak evidence
  • hair loss (oil) – weak evidence from a small study

Forms and how they differ

pressed oil in capsules

rich in phytosterols and vitamin E

dry extract

more concentrated, standardisation varies

combinations with saw palmetto and zinc

quality depends on the label

When to take it

With food, long-term over several weeks.

Pairs well with

Saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, zinc.

Do not combine / separate

With zinc-containing combinations, track your total zinc intake from supplements.

Watch out for

Avoid if allergic to pumpkin seeds. With urinary problems consult your doctor first. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, with kidney or liver disease, or when taking medicines, consult your doctor.

Safety

Safe as a food. If the product contains zinc, the EFSA tolerable upper level for zinc is 25 mg a day from all sources.

Practical tip

A handful of roasted pumpkin seeds a day is a cheap source of zinc and magnesium.

Products containing Pumpkin seed (extract, oil) 2

Pumpkin seed (extract, oil)water-soluble extractMen’s healthWomen’s healthHair & nails
Saw palmetto + Pumpkin seed (extract, oil) + Zinc 80 mgextract · 80 mg / capsuleMen’s healthHormonesHair & nailsWomen’s health
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Strong = several good human studies or official recommendations; moderate = promising but smaller studies; weak = few studies or mixed results; no evidence = claims not confirmed.

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Important notice

This information is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. We do not give medicine dosages. Supplements are no substitute for a varied diet; if pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or on medication, consult a doctor first.