Pumpkin Seed Oil
Commonly used for
Men's Health
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What is it? / Overview
Pumpkin seed contains phytosterols, tocopherols, and fatty acids proposed to modulate androgen and 5-alpha-reductase activity and reduce prostatic inflammation and bladder overactivity -- effectiveness in trials is modest and it's not endorsed in EAU/AUA guideline algorithms.
How is it used? / Administration
Form: Cucurbita pepo seed oil or standardized seed extract
Typical dose studied: ~500-1,000 mg/day
Timing: With food
A reasonable, generally safe adjunct for mild lower urinary tract symptoms, but framed honestly as modest, not guideline-recommended.
How well does it work? / Evidence
? Emerging / limited evidence
Who should avoid it?
Interacts with: Antihypertensives, diuretics -- theoretical mild additive effects
Already taking it? Reasonable, low-risk continuation for mild urinary symptoms, but it's not a substitute for guideline-directed BPH therapy or evaluation of new/worsening symptoms.
Research & references
Antoniou V et al. (2023). Role of Phytotherapy in the Management of BPH: A Summary of the Literature. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Allkanjari O, Vitalone A (2015). What Do We Know About Phytotherapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Life Sciences.
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