The potential of pumpkin seed oil…enefits, and safety.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
The potential of pumpkin seed oil as a functional food-A comprehensive review of chemical composition, health benefits, and safety.
Dunja Šamec, Monica Rosa Loizzo, Olga Gortzi, İrem Tatlı Çankaya, Rosa Tundis, İpek Suntar + 8 more
Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2022
Findings
Pumpkin seed oil contains antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds that show promise in lab studies, though most research hasn't moved to human testing yet. The limited clinical trials suggest it may help with cardiovascular health and hormone-related issues in menopausal women, but we need more real-world studies to confirm these benefits for hair specifically.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety
Ingredients studied