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Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Secrets

Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Herbal Secrets 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Herbal Secrets

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This softgel contains 3 active ingredients: pumpkin seed oil, plus polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat — the healthy fats naturally present in pumpkin seeds. The inactive ingredients are gelatin (the capsule itself), glycerin, and purified water.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support prostate and urinary tract health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Overactive bladder, Urinary tract infections (UTIs), urinary function, prostate support.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Pumpkin is rated "Possibly Effective" for Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Pumpkin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Overactive bladder.

The evidence in our data is strongest for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) — pumpkin seed oil is rated possibly effective for that condition. For androgenic alopecia (male-pattern hair loss), interstitial cystitis (bladder pain), intestinal parasites, and urinary tract infections, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pumpkin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pumpkin seed oil from food sources is generally well tolerated. When taken as a concentrated supplement, the most common side effects reported in trials are mild abdominal discomfort, and rarely, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

There are two case reports of transient hair loss after consuming bitter-tasting pumpkin with high levels of a compound called cucurbitacin, though this is uncommon with commercially prepared seed oil. A rare allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) has been reported.

Safety data on concentrated pumpkin seed supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not well studied. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pumpkin

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Pumpkin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 1 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — pumpkin seed oil may increase how much lithium builds up in your blood. No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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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.

Pumpkin seed oil may help with enlarged prostate, though evidence for other uses is not yet established. It is generally well tolerated, but if you take lithium, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, since pumpkin may increase lithium levels in your blood.

For any questions about how it fits with your own health and medications, talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2023.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Secrets
Barcode (UPC) 819209022498
Net contents 180 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 282878
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Herbal Secrets, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
819209022498
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories20 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat20 Calorie(s)--
Trans Fat0 Gram(s)--
Polyunsaturated Fat1 Gram(s)--
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 Gram(s)--
Total Fat2 Gram(s)3%
Saturated Fat0.5 Gram(s)3%
Pumpkin Seed Oil2 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Formula

Herbal Secrets Pumpkin Seed Oil is a rich, natural source for essential fatty acids, which helps support overall health and well-being. Pumpkin seed oil is known to help support healthy inflammation response, prostate and urinary tract health.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults take two (2) softgels 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a health care professional.

Precautions

Caution: For adults only.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication(s) or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store 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.

General Statements

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Formulation

100% natural

Nutritional support Rich source of essential fatty acids Supports inflammatory response Promotes prostate health

Contains no: preservatives, artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners, sugar, starch, milk, lactose, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast, fish, egg, corn or sodium.

Herbal Secrets An FDA regulated facility

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA

GMP Good manufacturing practice Quality product

FDA Statement of Identity

Natural Dietary Supplement

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Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Herbal Secrets label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Herbal Secrets

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 container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Interacts with
1 drug
2 Gram(s) per serving Form: Cucurbita pepo

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Herbal Secrets Drug Interactions

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1 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 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 Oil1 drug type · 1 drug

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg, from the product label.

Herbal Secrets

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Name
Herbal Secrets
Street Address
629 Grove Street
City
Jersey City
State
NJ
ZipCode
07310
Web Address
amazingnutrition.com
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Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Herbal Secrets: Common Questions

Does Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg by Herbal Secrets interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does pumpkin seed oil actually help with prostate problems?
For benign prostatic hyperplasia — enlarged prostate — pumpkin seed oil is rated possibly effective in our data, meaning there is some evidence supporting it. For other urinary issues like interstitial cystitis or urinary tract infections, the evidence we hold is insufficient to say whether it works.
What are the most common side effects?
Mild abdominal discomfort is the most common side effect reported in trials. Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting can also occur, though they're less frequent. Rare serious reactions like anaphylaxis have been reported.
Is it safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Safety data on concentrated pumpkin seed supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not well studied. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice on whether it's right for you.
What's actually in this product?
The active ingredient is pumpkin seed oil, which naturally contains polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. The capsule itself is made from gelatin, with glycerin and purified water as additives.
I've heard pumpkin can cause hair loss — should I worry?
There are two case reports of transient hair loss after people ate bitter-tasting pumpkin with high levels of a plant compound called cucurbitacin, usually found in wild pumpkins. Commercial pumpkin seed oil supplements are not expected to carry this risk, but if you notice unusual hair loss, stop taking it and talk with your doctor.

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The Full Monographs Behind Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Pumpkin Seed Oil 1,000 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.

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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Assouly P. Hair loss associated with cucurbit poisoning. JAMA Dermatol. 2018 May 1;154(5):617-618. PubMed
  5. 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

See these in context on the Pumpkin monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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