Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Micro Ingredients with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) symptoms, overactive bladder, eye and skin health (vitamin a source).Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pumpkin seed Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg by Micro Ingredients
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This softgel contains 3 active ingredients: pumpkin seed oil, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat. Pumpkin seed oil is the main active component — it's an oil extracted from pumpkin seeds that's traditionally used for urinary and prostate health.
The fats come from the oil itself and form the core of what you're taking. The capsule is a vegetarian softgel, which is the inactive ingredient that holds everything together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Pumpkin seed oil is possibly effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — a common condition in older men where the prostate gland enlarges. For other conditions listed — androgenic alopecia (male-pattern hair loss), interstitial cystitis (bladder pain), intestinal parasites, and urinary tract infections — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate it either way.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research isn't robust enough yet to say.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, pumpkin seed oil is generally well tolerated in adults. The most common side effects reported are abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting — usually mild.
Anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) is rare. There are also two case reports of hair loss and severe nausea and vomiting linked to high concentrations of cucurbitacin, a compound in wild or bitter-tasting pumpkins; commercial seed oils are unlikely to contain such high levels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data are not on file for concentrated pumpkin seed oil supplements — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during these times, since food-form pumpkin is fine but concentrated supplements haven't been well studied.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium, this product may affect its levels in your blood. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement to make sure your dose doesn't need adjusting.
No other major medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil may be worth considering if you're dealing with BPH or prostate concerns, and it's generally well tolerated by most adults. If you take lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — the oil may affect how your body clears it.
Before you start, scan your medication list with the tool on this page to be sure.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Micro Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X000Z8O3Z1 |
| Net contents | 300 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 231878 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg by Micro Ingredients, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 20 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Trans Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 2 Gram(s) | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) | 3% |
| Pumpkin seed Oil | 2000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Softgel
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Formula
Rich in essential fatty acids (EPAs)
Formulation
Vegan
Non-GMO Gluten-free
Free of: soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, corn.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 softgel with meal daily. For best results, please consult your physician.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
If pregnant/lactating or taking any medications, please consult your physician prior to use.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg by Micro Ingredients label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg by Micro Ingredients
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container150 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pumpkin seed Oil
Interacts with1 drug
Pumpkin is a nutritious squash, and its seeds and seed oil are the parts most often used as supplements, mainly for urinary and prostate symptoms. The...
Pumpkin seed Oil monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Softgel. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg by Micro Ingredients Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg by Micro Ingredients interacts with one medication type through its pumpkin seed oil content.
The main concern is lithium, a mood-stabilizing medication. Pumpkin seed oil is thought to have diuretic properties — meaning it may increase urine output — which could theoretically reduce how your body clears lithium and raise its levels in your blood.
This is rated Moderate severity, and your doctor may need to adjust your lithium dose if you're taking it.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We could not check two of the three ingredients in this product: polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. Altogether, these interactions span 1 individual medication.
If you're on lithium, run this product past your doctor or pharmacist before starting it. They can monitor you or adjust your dose as needed.
Use the medication checker below to search your exact drugs.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pumpkin seed Oil
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pumpkin Seed OilLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Pumpkin might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Read the full Pumpkin Seed Oil + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Pumpkin seed Oil
Lithium
Pumpkin might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Pumpkin is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, this might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg, from the product label.
Micro Ingredients
See all Micro Ingredients products- Name
- Micro Ingredients
- Street Address
- 21660 Copley Dr.
- City
- Diamond Bar
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91765
- Phone Number
- 1-844-836-8200
- Web Address
- www.microingredients.com
Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg by Micro Ingredients: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Natural Pumpkin Seed Oil Softgel 1000 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 5 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Pumpkin 5 references
- Marks L, Partin AW, Epstein JI, et al. Effects of a saw palmetto herbal blend in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Urol 2000;163:1451-6. DOI
- Cho YH, Lee SY, Jeong DW, et al. Effect of pumpkin seed oil on hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2014;2014:549721. PubMed
- Vahlensieck W, Theurer C, Pfitzer E, Patz B, Banik N, Engelmann U. Effects of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the one-year, randomized, placebo-controlled GRANU study. Urol Int 2015;94(3):286-95 PubMed
- Assouly P. Hair loss associated with cucurbit poisoning. JAMA Dermatol. 2018 May 1;154(5):617-618. PubMed
- Gawryjolek J, Ludwig H, Zbikowska-Götz M, Bartuzi Z, Krogulska A. Anaphylaxis after consumption of pumpkin seeds in a 2-y-old child tolerant to its pulp: A case study. Nutrition 2021;89:111272. PubMed
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