Research
Pumpkin Seed Oil
9 peer-reviewed studies curated from PubMed and Semantic Scholar.
Studies
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Effects of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the one-year, randomized, placebo-controlled GRANU study.
The GRANU study was a randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigating the efficacy of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. After 12 months, pumpkin seed treatment led to a clinically relevant reduction in International Prostate Symptom Score compared with placebo, although the response rate did not differ significantly between pumpkin seed extract and placebo.
Pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo) versus tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia symptom relief: a single-blind randomized clinical trial.
This single-blind randomized clinical trial compared the effects of tamsulosin and pumpkin seed oil on BPH symptoms in 73 patients. Both treatments significantly decreased the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and improved quality of life, with pumpkin seed oil showing no side effects but being less effective than tamsulosin.
Pumpkin seed oil vs. minoxidil 5% topical foam for the treatment of female pattern hair loss: A randomized comparative trial.
Randomized comparative trial of pumpkin seed oil versus minoxidil 5% foam in 60 patients with female pattern hair loss over 3 months. Pumpkin seed oil group showed significant improvements in hair shaft diversity and regrowth, suggesting its potential role in treating hair loss.
Pumpkin seed oil (prostafit) or prazosin? Which one is better in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia.
RCT comparing pumpkin seed oil (prostafit) and prazosin in 100 patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Both treatments improved International Prostatic Symptom Score and quality of life, with prazosin showing slightly better results. No complications were observed.
The effects of pumpkin seed oil supplementation on arterial hemodynamics, stiffness and cardiac autonomic function in postmenopausal women.
RCT examining the effects of pumpkin seed oil supplementation on vascular function and heart rate variability in postmenopausal women with elevated blood pressure. PSO significantly decreased augmentation index, brachial and central systolic blood pressure, but did not change arterial stiffness or HRV parameters.
Addition of pooled pumpkin seed to mixed meals reduced postprandial glycemia: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial.
This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study investigated the effects of pumpkin and flaxseeds on postprandial glycemic response in normoglycemic adults. The study found that consuming 65 g of pumpkin seed significantly reduced postprandial glycemia compared to the control, suggesting its potential as a hypoglycemic food.
Improvement in HDL cholesterol in postmenopausal women supplemented with pumpkin seed oil: pilot study.
Pilot RCT of 35 postmenopausal women comparing pumpkin seed oil to wheat germ oil over 12 weeks. Pumpkin seed oil significantly increased HDL cholesterol, decreased diastolic blood pressure, and improved menopausal symptom scores.
Effects of pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto oil in Korean men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia
RCT investigating the effects of pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto oil on benign prostatic hyperplasia in 47 Korean men. The study found reductions in international prostate symptom scores and improvements in quality of life and maximal urinary flow rate in groups receiving these oils, suggesting their potential as complementary treatments.
Comment on “Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial”
The paper comments on a study by Cho et al. regarding the effect of pumpkin seed oil on hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia. It highlights the need for further research on the effect of PSO on frontal AA and suggests longer study durations to account for seasonal hormonal variations.