Male Fertility & Sperm Protection
Study Design: An experimental study evaluated the protective effects of pumpkin seed extract on sperm characteristics and reproductive tissues in male rats exposed to cyclophosphamide, a chemical known to damage reproductive health.
Findings: Pumpkin seed extract significantly improved sperm parameters, antioxidant levels, and reproductive tissue structure. The results suggested that pumpkin seeds may protect against reproductive toxicity and improve male fertility markers. (2)
Reproductive Health & Semen Parameters
Study Design: A controlled animal study evaluated the effects of pumpkin seed supplementation combined with zinc and fructose on male reproductive health over eight weeks.
Findings: Moderate doses improved semen parameters, including sperm count, motility, viability, and testosterone levels, indicating beneficial effects on male reproductive function and spermatogenesis. (7)
Prostate Health Support
Study Design: Research examining pumpkin seed oil and phytosterols investigated their effects on prostate enlargement and urinary symptoms.
Findings: Pumpkin seed compounds were found to help inhibit prostate growth mechanisms and support normal prostate function, which may help reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). (8)