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Pumpkin seeds for prostatitis.
Last reviewed: 07.06.2024
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Folk remedies for the treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland recognized by official medicine include pumpkin seeds from prostatitis. Moreover, there are a number of preparations, the main component of which is pumpkin seed oil. [1]
Indications Pumpkin seeds
Indications for the use of pumpkin seeds, as well as pumpkin seed oil are: non-bacterial, congestive and calculous chronic prostatitis, prostate adenoma, diffuse changes in the parenchyma of the prostate.
In this case, treatment of prostatitis with pumpkin seeds is an additional means in the complex treatment of chronic prostatitis. [2]
Pharmacodynamics
The mechanism of the therapeutic effect, that is, the benefits of pumpkin seeds in prostatitis is due to the content of pumpkin seed oil, which has antioxidant properties due to the presence of biologically active substances. Among them, carotenoids (provitamin A), zinc and one of the essential fatty acids - linoleic acid - are considered to be the most important for the prostate gland. [3]
Carotenoids contribute to the reduction of lipid peroxidation in the cell membranes of the prostate parenchyma, improve microcirculation and tissue trophics in it.
100 g of pumpkin seeds contain almost 8 mg of zinc (with the required daily dose for men - 11 mg). Zinc, which is present in significant amounts in healthy prostate tissue, is responsible for cell growth, DNA repair and immunity. An optimal level of this vital trace element in the body reduces the risk of prostatic hyperplasia, as well as reduces the intensity and frequency of symptoms of chronic prostatitis.
The need for omega-polyunsaturated linoleic acid is due to the fact that its metabolism produces omega-6 unsaturated arachidonic acid, which is necessary for cellular immunity (synthesis of prostaglandins) and regeneration of damaged tissues. By the way, the combination of zinc and linoleic acid in pumpkin seed oil increases its absorption and hydrolysis of essential fatty acids to phospholipids. [4]
Dosing and administration
All recipes of pumpkin seeds with honey for prostatitis are reduced to one method of preparation: 400-500 g of maximally crushed raw peeled seeds take half the amount of natural honey (200-250 g); the ingredients are mixed to a homogeneous state. You can roll balls (weighing about 15 g), and you can simplify the method of application and take a teaspoon of this mixture daily for a month and a half or two months (in the morning, before meals).
No one knows exactly how much you should eat pumpkin seeds for prostatitis, as it is an alternative remedy and not a medical drug. It is also unknown whether it can be overdosed.
Contraindications
This remedy is contraindicated in the presence of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease, gallstone disease, dyspepsia and inflammatory bowel disease, allergy to pumpkin seeds, as well as obesity and diabetes mellitus.
Side effects Pumpkin seeds
Possible side effects of pumpkin seeds include bowel problems, particularly diarrhea.
Storage conditions
The mixture of crushed pumpkin seeds with honey should be stored in a closed container in the refrigerator.
Shelf life
Its shelf life is 2.5-3 months.
Analogs
Useful properties of pumpkin seed oil patients with prostatitis can use, using rectal suppositories from prostatitis with pumpkin seed oil - Vitol, Tykveol, Bioprost.
Doctors also prescribe taking pumpkin seed oil capsules - Garbeol, Pumpkinveol, Peponen or Permixon.
Attention!
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Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.