Here’s what makes pumpkin seeds especially powerful:
Zinc: Supports prostate health and immune function.
Magnesium: Regulates nervous & cardiovascular systems.
Healthy fats: Good for heart and nervous system.
Antioxidants: Protect cells from damage.
Tryptophan: An amino acid that supports mood & sleep.
Science & Evidence
Several studies have looked into the effects of pumpkin seeds on prostate health:
In one large randomised trial of 1,431 men aged 50-80 with BPH and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), taking 5 g of whole pumpkin seeds twice daily for 12 months resulted in a clinically relevant reduction in the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) compared with placebo.
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A comparison between pumpkin seed oil and the drug tamsulosin found that while seed oil significantly reduced BPH symptoms and had no side-effects, it was less effective than tamsulosin.
The phytosterols in pumpkin seeds may interfere with dihydrotestosterone (DHT) production (a hormone involved in prostate enlargement) via 5-alpha-reductase inhibition.
While these findings are promising, more large-scale human trials are required before definitive medical claims can be made.
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