Improves Prostate and Bladder Health
Although research is limited, studies have shown that using pumpkin seed oil can help treat or prevent the development of urinary disorders. [15]
Pumpkin seeds can relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men. [16] Benign prostatic hyperplasia is an enlargement of the prostate gland that interferes with normal urination. A study involving more than 1,400 men with the condition found that eating pumpkin seeds reduced the symptoms. [17]
Consuming supplements and derivatives of pumpkin seeds can also be effective in treating urinary problems. A study in 45 men and women who had overactive bladders showed that consuming 10 g of pumpkin seed extract every day improved urinary function. [18]