(22-07-2014, 07:18 PM)Lotus Wrote: Here's another anti-androgen to consider:


Pumpkin Seed Oil: Has been demonstrated to inhibit DHT formation through the inhibitory effect on 5-alpha-reductase activity. Pumpkin seed oil breaks down DHT via the liver. Also benefiting symptoms of BPH and hair loss.

PUMPKIN
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-810-Pumpkin+Seed+Oil+PUMPKIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=810&activeIngredientName=Pumpkin+Seed+Oil
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PUMPKIN SEEDS
http://herbalsafety.utep.edu/herbs-pdfs/pumpkin.pdf
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Inhibition of testosterone-induced hyperplasia of the prostate of sprague-dawley rats by pumpkin seed oil. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16822218

We conclude pumpkin seed oil can inhibit testosterone-induced hyperplasia of the prostate and therefore may be beneficial in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Pumpkin Seeds & Prostate Cancer
http://www.livestrong.com/article/358475-pumpkin-seeds-prostate-cancer/

Lotus, have you been able to determine how much zinc is in pumpkin seed oil? I have read that pumpkin seed oil is loaded with zinc, but have never seen how much mg zinc you can expect in 1000mg of pumpkin seed oil.