Effects of pumpkin seed oil on hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia
Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014
Pumpkin seed oil from Cucurbita pepo seeds, supplied in a softgel format. Each softgel contains 1,000 mg of pumpkin seed oil, providing 400 mg of linoleic acid and 180 mg of oleic acid. This formula brings the oil and its specified fatty acid amounts together in a measured serving, without pouring or mixing.
Each softgel provides 400 mg of linoleic acid, an omega-6 essential fatty acid. Linoleic acid is part of the pumpkin seed oil’s fatty acid composition, not an additional 400 mg of oil on top of the stated 1,000 mg.
Each softgel also provides 180 mg of oleic acid, an omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid. Together, the stated linoleic acid and oleic acid amounts account for 580 mg of the 1,000 mg pumpkin seed oil serving.
These two fatty acids have distinct identities: linoleic acid is polyunsaturated, while oleic acid is monounsaturated. Their individual amounts describe the composition of the oil rather than a separate blend of added oils.
Pumpkin seed oil from Cucurbita pepo seeds, supplied in a softgel format. Each softgel contains 1,000 mg of pumpkin seed oil, providing 400 mg of linoleic acid and 180 mg of oleic acid. This formula brings the oil and its specified fatty acid amounts together in a measured serving, without pouring or mixing.
Each softgel provides 400 mg of linoleic acid, an omega-6 essential fatty acid. Linoleic acid is part of the pumpkin seed oil’s fatty acid composition, not an additional 400 mg of oil on top of the stated 1,000 mg.
Each softgel also provides 180 mg of oleic acid, an omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid. Together, the stated linoleic acid and oleic acid amounts account for 580 mg of the 1,000 mg pumpkin seed oil serving.
These two fatty acids have distinct identities: linoleic acid is polyunsaturated, while oleic acid is monounsaturated. Their individual amounts describe the composition of the oil rather than a separate blend of added oils.
Serving Size: 1 softgel
Servings Per Container: 90
† Daily Value not established
Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014
Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2014
Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2014
Research information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace the product's approved label information.