Now Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000mg - 100 Gels

Now Cold pressed Pumpkin Seed Oildelivers an impressive 2 grams of EFA rich pumpkin seed oil in every easy to take serving.

Pumpkin Seed Oil for Health!
Theessential fatty acids found in pumpkin seed oil are required in our diet more than any other vitamin,yet our bodies do not naturally produce them. They must be obtained from external sources in the food we eat. Pumpkin seed oil has been shown to improveskin, increase energy, maintain and improve men's sexual health and optimize brain function.Pumpkin seed oil is known to prevent and alleviate bladder and prostate problems, treat depression and learning disorders and prevent atherosclerosis.

Pumpkin seed oil contains 43% omega 6 fatty acids such as, linoleic acid and gamma linolenic acid (GLA), and 16% omega 3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid, which is considered an optimal ratio from a nutritional standpoint. In addition to the essential fatty acids pumpkin seed oil contains any vitamins and minerals including zinc, vitamin E and vitamin A.For more information on how the fatty acids, vitamins and minerals in pumpkin seed oil work see the articles on the individual nutrient.

Why can't I just eat the seeds?
Raw pumpkin seeds are in a fact highly nutritious snack and eating them on regular basis does offer nutritional benefits. However, the amount of pumpkin seeds that would need to be consumed to equal the nutritional benefits in found in the compressed oil, is far beyond what the average person would like to consume. Additionally, in order for the important essential fatty acids found within the seeds, to be released, complete and through chewing must take place. If you prefer the raw seeds, it is advisable to use a grinder and sprinkle the well ground seeds on food.

Pumpkin & The Prostate
Prostate problems occur when the gland becomes infected or swollen. Infection can occur directly in the prostate or it can be a complication of a urinary tract infection. The most common prostate condition is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It occurs in men over the age of fifty (but can occur earlier) due to hormonal imbalances, heredity, poor diet, nutrient deficiencies or high cholesterol. The growth of malignant or benign tumours can also cause prostate swelling. It is important to have your prostate monitored by your doctor. Your PSA level (prostate specific antigen) can indicate the degree of enlargement; it can also indicate whether or not you are at risk for cell growths. Make at least yearly appointments past age forty for this test.

BPH affects one in three men over age 50. Symptoms appear when the prostate becomes large enough to interfere with urination. Dribbling, frequent and urgent urination occur and often cause men to wake at night to urinate. Starting and stopping urination can be difficult. When bladder emptying is impaired there is an increased risk for the development of urinary stones and infections. Drug therapy for BPH uses finasteride, which blocks the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT stimulates the growth of prostate cells. Side effects of drug therapy include impotence, decreased libido and difficulty detecting prostate cell growths. DHT is a very active form of the hormone that can cause the prostate to become enlarged. The herb saw palmetto and the essential fat supplement pumpkin seed oil both help to reduce the formation of DHT and its subsequent bonding to the gland.