Composition of oil is very rich in trace elements and essential fatty acids
Pumpkin seed oil is traditionally made from the seeds of the pumpkin Cucurbita pepo by cold pressing in the Austrian province of Styria.
A beneficial effect of pumpkin oil is so strong because the composition of the oil is very rich in trace elements and essential fatty acids. Pumpkin seed oil formed mainly of essential fatty acid in an average 51% linoleic (Omega 6) and 3% alpha-linolenic (Omega 3), which positively affect the health of the heart and blood vessels, helping to regulate blood pressure and enhances immunity. Furthermore, pumpkin seed oil contains selenium and vitamin E, which are antioxidants. Pumpkin seed oil contains other biologically active substances: mineral substances (potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous), minerals (iron, zinc, manganese, copper and selenium), essential vitamins (A, E, and K), as well as the chlorophyll and phytosterols . As a medicine, and recent studies show that pumpkin seed oil can help to normalize the function of the prostate and help care for the health of the bladder and urinary tract.