The Claim
Daily oral supplementation with 400 mg of pumpkin seed oil for 24 weeks significantly increases scalp hair count by approximately 40% in men with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia, compared to a 10% increase with placebo.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Taking a pumpkin seed oil pill every day for 6 months may help men with thinning hair grow more hair—about 40% more—compared to just taking a fake pill.
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Daily oral supplementation with 400 mg of pumpkin seed oil for 24 weeks significantly increases scalp hair count by approximately 40% in men with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia, compared to a 10% increase with placebo, suggesting it may be a viable non-pharmaceutical option for promoting hair growth in this population.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that men who took pumpkin seed oil pills every day for 6 months grew about 40% more hair, while those who took fake pills only grew 10% more. So yes, pumpkin seed oil seems to help hair grow better.
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