Exploring the Potential of Pumpkin Seeds in Reducing DHT for Hair Loss Prevention
This chat session delves into the potential benefits of pumpkin seed oil in inhibiting DHT production, a hormone linked to hair loss in men. While promising, more clinical studies are needed to fully understand its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia.
Does pumpkin seeds help stop DHT in mens?
Pumpkin seeds, particularly pumpkin seed oil, have been researched for their potential effects on hair loss due to their influence on dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels1. DHT is a hormone that can contribute to androgenetic alopecia, a common type of hair loss in men. Pumpkin seed oil is thought to inhibit DHT production, thereby potentially slowing down hair loss1. However, more clinical studies are necessary to confirm these effects definitely.
Footnotes
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Nneamaka Ezekwe, "The Use of Natural Ingredients in the Treatment of Alopecias," National Library of Medicine, 2020. ↩ ↩2
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