Pumpkin seed oil improves urethra & bladder function (BPH)

Pumpkin seed oil
Pumpkin seed oil has been used by itself as well as in combination with saw palmetto and in both cases has reported favourable results. 31-34 Furthermore, animal studies have corroborated these effects in that a noticeable improvement of both urethra and urinary bladder function was reported which could account for and decreased symptoms of BPH in humans.
Dose
Pumpkin seed oil extracts standardized for fatty acid content has been used in BPH studies in the amount of 160 mg three times per day with meals.

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