[BestBreasts]

hey there.

I'm on Depo Provera progesterone only birth control Shot.
as well as Evening primrose oil (aromatase booster) 3x/daily + multi vits & fish oil.

okay so my confusion lies here!!!!

I want something to inhibit DHT, but I've read things like spearmint and saw palmetto, green tea, can get in the way of bc and/or estrogen.

since my bc is only PROgesterone, I'm assuming it won't????
i really don't wana get preggo right now lol...

i just want an herb or SOMETHING that will inhibit DHT & not reduce my bc.

i take evening primrose oil as an aromatase booster, and may start PM soon, although i know its estrogenic .....

SOMEONE please give me some insight. I'm so stuck & all my research is contradicting each other =,[[

[Lotus]

hey there.

I'm on Depo Provera progesterone only birth control Shot.
as well as Evening primrose oil (aromatase booster) 3x/daily + multi vits & fish oil.

okay so my confusion lies here!!!!

I want something to inhibit DHT, but I've read things like spearmint and saw palmetto, green tea, can get in the way of bc and/or estrogen.

since my bc is only PROgesterone, I'm assuming it won't????
i really don't wana get preggo right now lol...

i just want an herb or SOMETHING that will inhibit DHT & not reduce my bc.

i take evening primrose oil as an aromatase booster, and may start PM soon, although i know its estrogenic .....

SOMEONE please give me some insight. I'm so stuck & all my research is contradicting each other =,[[

45, have you considered Pumpkin Seed Oil?,

Pumpkin Seed Oil: Has been demonstrated to inhibit DHT formation through the inhibitory effect on 5-alpha-reductase activity. Pumpkin seed oil breaks down DHT via the liver.

Fatty acid profile of Pure Pumpkin Seed Oil: Linoleic Acid (Parent Omega 6) 64.2% Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 11.3% Palmitic Acid (saturated) 14.6% Stearic Acid (saturated) 9.9% -

Also as a galactagogue, increases mother’s milk production.

I have more info if you're interested.
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And consider Phytosterols, they inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, and block the production of DHT. You can obtain phytosterols through food sources, including wheat germ, sesame oil, corn oil, canola oil, peanuts, almonds, macadamia nuts, brussels sprouts, olive oil and rye bread.

[BestBreasts]

hey there.

I'm on Depo Provera progesterone only birth control Shot.
as well as Evening primrose oil (aromatase booster) 3x/daily + multi vits & fish oil.

okay so my confusion lies here!!!!

I want something to inhibit DHT, but I've read things like spearmint and saw palmetto, green tea, can get in the way of bc and/or estrogen.

since my bc is only PROgesterone, I'm assuming it won't????
i really don't wana get preggo right now lol...

i just want an herb or SOMETHING that will inhibit DHT & not reduce my bc.

i take evening primrose oil as an aromatase booster, and may start PM soon, although i know its estrogenic .....

SOMEONE please give me some insight. I'm so stuck & all my research is contradicting each other =,[[

45, have you considered Pumpkin Seed Oil?,

Pumpkin Seed Oil: Has been demonstrated to inhibit DHT formation through the inhibitory effect on 5-alpha-reductase activity. Pumpkin seed oil breaks down DHT via the liver.

Fatty acid profile of Pure Pumpkin Seed Oil: Linoleic Acid (Parent Omega 6) 64.2% Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 11.3% Palmitic Acid (saturated) 14.6% Stearic Acid (saturated) 9.9% -

Also as a galactagogue, increases mother’s milk production.

I have more info if you're interested.
_______________________

And consider Phytosterols, they inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, and block the production of DHT. You can obtain phytosterols through food sources, including wheat germ, sesame oil, corn oil, canola oil, peanuts, almonds, macadamia nuts, brussels sprouts, olive oil and rye bread.

thank you so much. I will get pumpkin seed oil asap. can i use it topically, or do i just consume it & cook with it??

i would LOVE more information, Lotus.
i bought wheat germ and put it in my oatmeal & cereal, i eat a lot of peanut butter =]] & when i eat eggs, i use olive oil. i will look into rye bread (=

thanks again. look forward to hearing more info from you =D

[BestBreasts]

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

[Lotus]

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-...l-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/d...-seed-oil/


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

[BestBreasts]

WOW PERFECT AND INCREDIBLE INFO LOTUS!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!

glad to have found something that will help with DHT and not get in the way of my bc.

I'm going to order more ainterol PM, and Swanson's Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000mg capsules both from Amazon. & still taking evening primrose oil as an aromatase booster, and my multi vits =]]

along w/ massage, noogle & hypnosis.
hope i grow more.. i feel like Im in a plateau.

thanks again for all your help. if you have any more recommendations, i'd love to hear them.