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oh really quick: can i take pumpkin seed oil in a capsule if i want to ingest it, or do i have to cook with it ??? and if so, how do i cook with it and how much do i need to start inhibiting DHT.

thanks xoxox

Hey there 45,

Pumpkin Seed Oil and BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that affects many men around the world, particularly men over 50. BPH is believed to be due to the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) promoting proliferation of prostate cells. This results in an enlargement of the prostate gland and can lead to problems and discomfort when urinating.
The phytosterol beta-sitosterol is found in significant concentrations in pumpkin seed oil and helps block the damaging effects of DHT by inhibiting its conversion from testosterone. Pumpkin seed oil also contains the mild steroid delta-7-sterine that specifically competes with DHT in the prostate and seems to help prevent prostate cell multiplication.
Alongside these two DHT blockers, pumpkin seed oil has high levels of antioxidant carotenoids, omega 9 fatty acids and zinc, all of which may help reduce a man’s risk of developing BPH. The study below found pumpkin seed oil supplementation reduced symptoms and pain for men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia without negative side effects.

Effects of pumpkin seed oil
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2809240/

Pumpkin seed, pumkin seed oil side effects and benefits
http://www.zhion.com/herb/PumpKin_Seed_Oil.html

The Top 6 Pumpkin Seed Oil Benefits
http://healthandenergyfoods.com/pumpkin-seed-oil-benefits

Pumpkin Seed Oil
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Apumpkin%20seed%20oil
My choice?, I'd go with Swansons

Opposing view,
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/dr-oz-gets-it-really-wrong-about-pumpkin-seed-oil/


Btw, you should talk to your HCP about the DHT excess.