Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000mg | Cold Pressed Capsules | Omega-6 and Oleic Acid | Vegan Softgel | 90 Capsules

Cold pressed from the seeds of Cucurbita pepo, this clean label formula delivers 1,000mg of pure pumpkin seed oil per vegan tapioca softgel capsule, providing 400mg of linoleic acid (omega-6) and 180mg of oleic acid (omega-9). No heat. No animal gelatin. No unnecessary additives. Health Canada licensed NPN 80140735. Made in Canada.

Key Benefits

• 1,000mg cold pressed pumpkin seed oil per capsule Cucurbita pepo, seed | Mechanical extraction without heat preserves fatty acid integrity
• 400mg linoleic acid (omega-6) per capsule Essential polyunsaturated fatty acid | 1,200mg per daily dose of 3 capsules
• 180mg oleic acid (omega-9) per capsule Primary monounsaturated fatty acid in pumpkin seed oil | 540mg per daily dose
• Vegan softgel capsule Tapioca gelatin shell | No bovine or porcine gelatin | Plant based encapsulation
• Clean label Only 3 non medicinal ingredients: tapioca gelatin, glycerin, purified water
• Health Canada licensed NPN 80140735
• Made in Canada GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight
• 90 capsules 30 day supply at the recommended 3 capsules per day

What This Is

Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000mg is a single ingredient cold pressed pumpkin seed oil supplement in a vegan tapioca softgel capsule. Each capsule provides 1,000mg of Cucurbita pepo seed oil with a fully disclosed fatty acid profile: 400mg linoleic acid (omega-6) and 180mg oleic acid (omega-9).

Cold pressing uses mechanical pressure without external heat to extract the oil, preserving the naturally occurring fatty acids and phytochemicals of the pumpkin seed. The capsule shell is tapioca gelatin, a plant based alternative to the bovine or porcine gelatin used in most softgel supplements, making this one of the few pumpkin seed oil capsules on the Canadian market in a genuinely vegan softgel format.

Licensed by Health Canada with NPN 80140735. Manufactured in Canada to GMP standards. Three non medicinal ingredients only.

The Science

Pumpkin Seed Oil: A Centuries Old Wellness Oil

Pumpkin seed oil is extracted from the seeds of Cucurbita pepo, a species of pumpkin cultivated across Europe, North America, and Asia. The oil has been used as both a culinary oil and a wellness ingredient in Central European traditions, particularly in Austria and Slovenia, for centuries, where cold pressed pumpkin seed oil holds protected designation of origin status.

Pumpkin seeds are nutritionally dense, containing a broad spectrum of fatty acids, phytosterols (including beta-sitosterol, delta-7-sterol, and delta-7-avenasterol), tocopherols (vitamin E), carotenoids, and zinc. Cold pressed pumpkin seed oil concentrates the lipid soluble components of the seed in a bioavailable capsule form.

Linoleic Acid: The Essential Omega-6

Linoleic acid (LA, 18:2 n-6) is an essential omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid. It is classified as essential because the human body cannot synthesize it and must obtain it from dietary sources. Linoleic acid is a structural component of cell membrane phospholipids throughout the body and is the metabolic precursor to arachidonic acid and other longer chain omega-6 fatty acids involved in cell signaling and eicosanoid synthesis.

This formula provides 400mg of linoleic acid per capsule, delivering 1,200mg of linoleic acid per daily dose of 3 capsules from 3,000mg of cold pressed pumpkin seed oil.

Oleic Acid: The Primary Monounsaturated Fatty Acid

Oleic acid (OA, 18:1 n-9) is the primary omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid and the most abundant fatty acid in olive oil. Unlike linoleic acid, oleic acid is not classified as essential because the body can synthesize it endogenously, though dietary intake contributes to the overall fatty acid composition of cell membranes. Oleic acid is the defining fatty acid of the Mediterranean dietary pattern and a structural component of cell membranes throughout the body.

This formula provides 180mg of oleic acid per capsule, delivering 540mg of oleic acid per daily dose of 3 capsules.

Why Cold Pressing Matters

Cold pressing is a mechanical oil extraction method that uses pressure without external heat. Polyunsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid contain multiple double bonds that are susceptible to oxidative degradation at elevated temperatures. Cold pressing preserves the fatty acid integrity and naturally occurring phytochemicals of the pumpkin seed oil, including tocopherols and phytosterols, compared to solvent extraction or heat assisted pressing methods.

Vegan Tapioca Softgel Capsule

The capsule shell is made from tapioca gelatin, a plant based polysaccharide derived from cassava (Manihot esculenta), rather than the bovine or porcine gelatin used in most softgel supplements. Most pumpkin seed oil softgels on the market use animal derived gelatin. This formula uses tapioca gelatin exclusively, making it suitable for those who avoid animal derived gelatin for dietary, religious, or personal reasons. Non medicinal ingredients are limited to three: tapioca gelatin, glycerin, and purified water.

Medicinal Ingredient (per capsule)

• Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita pepo, seed) 1,000mg Cold pressed | Linoleic acid 400mg | Oleic acid 180mg | NPN 80140735

Non medicinal ingredients: Tapioca gelatin, glycerin, purified water.

Per Daily Dose (3 Capsules)

• Pumpkin Seed Oil: 3,000mg
• Linoleic acid (omega-6): 1,200mg
• Oleic acid (omega-9): 540mg

Quality and Trust

• NPN 80140735 Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product
• Made in Canada GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight
• Cold pressed Mechanical extraction without heat
• Fully disclosed fatty acid profile 400mg linoleic acid and 180mg oleic acid per capsule
• Vegan softgel capsule Tapioca gelatin, no bovine or porcine gelatin
• Clean label 3 non medicinal ingredients only
• 90 capsules 30 day supply at 3 capsules per day

Who This Is For

• Adults seeking cold pressed pumpkin seed oil capsules with a fully disclosed linoleic acid and oleic acid profile
• Vegans and those avoiding animal gelatin who want a genuine vegan softgel capsule rather than a standard animal gelatin softgel
• Clean label consumers who want a single ingredient pumpkin seed oil supplement with minimal non medicinal ingredients
• Health conscious adults who prefer a Health Canada licensed, GMP manufactured, Canadian made pumpkin seed oil supplement

How to Use

Adults: Take 1 capsule 3 times per day. At 3 capsules per day, one bottle of 90 capsules provides a 30 day supply. Can be taken with food.

Safety and Cautions

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing.

NPN 80140735. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All health claims are consistent with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations.