Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Pumpkin Seed Oil 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
Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World 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 Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg by Vitamin World
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 product contains one active ingredient: pumpkin seed oil at 1,000 mg per softgel. The inactive ingredients are gelatin (the capsule material) and vegetable glycerin.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for pumpkin seed oil is strongest for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — the condition where an enlarged prostate causes urinary symptoms — and it's rated possibly effective for that use. For androgenic alopecia (male- or female-pattern hair loss), interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome), intestinal parasite infection, and urinary tract infections, the evidence isn't established in our data — there simply isn't enough reliable research to rate it either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pumpkin seed oil is generally well tolerated by most adults when taken as a supplement. The most common side effects reported in trials are mild abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) is very rare. There are two case reports of temporary hair loss after eating bitter-tasting pumpkin or squash — this was linked to a high concentration of a plant compound called cucurbitacin, typically found in wild varieties.
Pregnancy and lactation safety data for concentrated pumpkin seed oil supplements isn't on file. The plant itself as food is generally fine, but because we don't have enough safety data on the concentrated supplement during pregnancy or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it during these times.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting pumpkin seed oil — the supplement may increase lithium levels in your blood and affect how well your dose works.
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 urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate, though the evidence for other common uses like hair loss isn't established. If you take lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — your dose might need adjustment.
For pregnancy, breastfeeding, or any questions about whether this fits your health picture, talk it over with your healthcare provider.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 26, 2011.
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 Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitamin World |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 074312702211 |
| Net contents | 100 Rapid Release Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 26, 2011 |
| DSLD ID | 1158 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Male (18-50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg by Vitamin World, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 {Calories} | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 10 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 1 g | 2% |
| Pumpkin seed oil | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin
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Brand IP Statement(s)
(C) 2011 Vitamin World, Inc..
FLOW GUARD(TM)
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Formulation
No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.
Precautions
WARNING: This product is intended for use by men and is not intended for use by women. If you are taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
General
PROD. #221 B220 06D
General Statements
COLD PRESSED
The use of Pumpkin seeds in tonics dates back centuries. Pumpkin seeds are a natural source of phytochemicals that have traditionally been used to support prostate and urinary health.* Through a unique cold processing method, the pumpkin seeds are pressed at very cold temperatures to preserve the active constituents.
Traditional Nutrient for Prostate & Urinary Health*
Vitamin World products are subject to critically stringent quality assurance analysis. Our state-of-the-art laboratory, manufacturing and packaging facilities insure the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. Your health & safety are our first priority!
Get healthy.
Seals/Symbols
QUALITY ASSURED
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: For adult men, take one (1) to four (4) softgels daily, preferably with meals.
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Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg by Vitamin World label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg by Vitamin World
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule 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: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg by Vitamin World Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg by Vitamin World has one documented interaction worth knowing about — with lithium.
Pumpkin seed oil is thought to have mild diuretic properties (it may increase urine output), which could theoretically reduce how your body clears lithium and cause levels to build up in your blood. If you take lithium, your dose might need adjustment, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although this is the only interaction we have data for, it's a Moderate severity interaction — meaning it's worth taking seriously. Use the medication checker below to confirm your exact medications before you begin.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Pumpkin Seed Oil 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 Pumpkin Seed Oil 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 Pumpkin Seed Oil 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 Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg, from the product label.
Vitamin World
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- 1-800-228-4533
- Web Address
- www.vitaminworld.com
Pumpkin Seed Oil 1000 mg by Vitamin World: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pumpkin Seed Oil 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
Pumpkin Seed Oil 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.
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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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