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Pumpkin Seed

Based on 3 first-hand reports and 3 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #2638 of 4,149 overall.

14
User score
Mostly negative
33% positive0% mixed33% negative33% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 50% are positive.

Clinical research
AStrong research base
3
meta-analyses
11
RCTs
473
papers

What Pumpkin Seed does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

No specific effects reported yet.
betterno changeworse

What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

AStrong research base

3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

JAMA Dermatol · 2023 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplements for Treating Hair Loss: A Systematic Review

Conclusion: The findings of this systematic review should be interpreted in the context of each study's design; however, this work suggests a potential role for nutritional supplements in the treatment of hair loss. Physicians should engage in shared decision-making by covering the potential risks and benefits of these treatments with patients experiencing hair loss. Future research should focus on larger RCTs with active comparators.

PubMed 36449274 ↗
Complement Ther Med · 2025 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Herbal medicine for treating psoriasis: A systematic review

Conclusion: Herbal therapies present a diverse array of options for psoriasis management, but further research is essential to elucidate their safety profile and true effectiveness. Healthcare providers should engage in shared decision-making with patients, considering individual preferences and treatment goals while remaining vigilant in guiding towards evidence-based treatments.

PubMed 40210174 ↗
Front Nutr · 2025 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Effects of dietary supplements on androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Conclusion: Dietary supplements have a positive impact on hair density, terminal hair density, and blind doctor evaluations in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with good tolerability. They may serve as beneficial adjuncts or alternatives to conventional treatments. Future large-scale, high-quality RCTs are needed to verify these findings.

PubMed 41561175 ↗

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

25 mgas reported

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

5-ar inhibition ×1

What users say

First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.

“I took pumpkin seed extract because I always had to urinate and urgently, and it changed my life.”
HelpedRead the discussion ↗
“I was sad to see both pumpkin seed AND fenugreek in infinifiber. As someone sensitive to 5-ar inhibitors, both really mess me up.”
Didn't helpRead the discussion ↗
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