Pumpkin seeds

Hi guys

I've read good stuff about (non-roasted) pumpkin seeds online, but not anything on this board. Anybody has any experience with this that they want to share?

Best,
Jim.

I've included them in my diet on and off for quite a few years now. They have not helped with my hair loss, but I consume them for their high zinc and protein. I understand that the oil is supposed to block DHT and is used for prostate enlargement. Some have therefore speculated that the oil could be good for hair loss. I tried the oil, but found that it irritated my digestion (loose stools).

Lambaugh wrote:Hi guys

I've read good stuff about (non-roasted) pumpkin seeds online, but not anything on this board. Anybody has any experience with this that they want to share?

Best,
Jim.

I've been including Pumpkin Seeds into my diet for over a year now but I don't eat many (usually 3/4 of a tablespoon a day). I usually sprinkle them over pasta, salad etc. I've started taken Pumpkin Seed Oil supplements for the last 3 weeks also.

Hmm yeah the combo of high zinc and 5ar/DHT-inhibition would possibly make them a useful tool!

There is a guy who uses them on HLT along with saw palmetto as a finasteride substitute but to be honest he wasn't too happy with the results so may switch soon. I think it all depends how important 5ar inhibition is in your overall regimen.

Hoppipolla wrote:Hmm yeah the combo of high zinc and 5ar/DHT-inhibition would possibly make them a useful tool!

There is a guy who uses them on HLT along with saw palmetto as a finasteride substitute but to be honest he wasn't too happy with the results so may switch soon. I think it all depends how important 5ar inhibition is in your overall regimen.

I know Zinc is present in the seeds themselves but what about the oil?