Question 1

are there any health benefits of pumpkin seed oil?

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Pumpkin seeds: Though not as well studied as i would like there are benefits to these seeds based on their composition. Go to http://www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice&dbid=82 for a good overview.

Question 2

are pumpkin seed good for me?

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Yes: seeds are an integral part of the Paleio diet

Question 3

are pumpkin seed shells edible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pumpkin seed shells are edible- they probably test best when toasted in an oven. You might even try adding a salt free fat free seasoning for additional taste.

Question 4

is it possible for you to eat a whole pumpkin seed without it hurting you?

Accepted Answer

Kind of pumpkin?: There are hundreds of "pumpkins" out there. Most are edible. If this is an edible type of pumpkin then you will be fine. Roasted pumpkin seeds, pepitas, are delicious and a good source of protein without cholesterol!  The shell around them won't hurt you, and actually has fiber in it. Enjoy!  Too much of any food can be bad, of course.

Question 5

what are the pumpkin seed allergy symptoms?

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Hives or worse: Pumpkin seed allergy is very unusual.  The symptoms can be mild itching to severe anaphylaxis. See my blog i just published at http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2013/10/pumpkin-allergy/.

Question 6

will pumpkin seed oil make cowper's gland bigger?

Accepted Answer

Cowpers: Perhaps you discovered something new but science has not investigated it properly so i can't give you an honest answer. We call it the bulbourethral gland.

Question 7

does taking pumpkin seed really work against parasites?

Accepted Answer

Pumpkin seeds: It is my understanding, that pumpkin seeds may help get rid of parasites. One needs to consume a lot however, and according to what I have read, that means 200-400 grams of pumpkin seeds (one half to one whole pound!). So, you could grind them up and make like a thick soup and drink it. If it were me, i would go to the dr. And take an anti-parasitic medication. Good luck.

Question 8

the truth is am tired so tell what to do have a child and now am taking pumpkin seed,sun flower seed,sesame seed,flux seed?

Accepted Answer

Many symptoms but...: Hopefully they relate to only one or two diagnoses. That means working with one's doctors over time... such as 2-3 visits to one's primary care doctor (plus any needed testing), seeing a Urologist and seeing an Endocrinologist (plus the tests the specialists might recommend). If a couple already sees a Fertility specialist, that is a recommended path to take, but not all infertility is curable.

Question 9

wehani rice and/or pumpkin seed oil as allergen?

Accepted Answer

Rice: Though uncommon, pumpkin and its derivatives can cause an allergy as can various types of rice. There is no reason to expect that the more aromatic wehani rice would be an exception. Rice allergy as a whole is rare.

Question 10

how much pumpkin seed oil can you take daily for depression?

Accepted Answer

None. : There is no evidence that punpkin seed oil or omega-3 oils impact depression. The amount of omegas in pumpkin seed oil is very low anyway. No other nonculinary benefit to their use.

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