216 citations
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September 2020 in “Scientific African” This review discusses the potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient, highlighting their promising bioactive compounds and health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia treated with pumpkin seed oil for 24 weeks experienced a notable 40% increase in hair count compared to a 10% increase with a placebo.
15 citations
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May 2022 in “Fermentation” This study found that fermented camel milk containing 50% pumpkin seed milk significantly improved oxidative stress markers in rats and enhanced sensory and physicochemical properties compared to untreated groups.
15 citations
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June 2018 in “Food Reviews International” This review discusses the potential benefits of pumpkin seed oil for men's health, particularly in conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, overactive bladder, and androgenic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study focused on designing a niosome formulation that encapsulates pumpkin seed oil for topical use, achieving high entrapment efficiency and stability over three months.