VitaProsta: 1500 mg of pumpkin seed oil a day in a capsule
Pumpkin seed oil is a dark green oil with a nutty taste, pressed from pumpkin seeds. VitaProsta comes from VitaNu, the supplement label of Morningstar Pharma, which seals the oil into softgels and adds vitamin E. That way you take a fixed amount every day, without a bottle in the kitchen. Other supplements for men, such as maca extract, are in our food supplements.
What's in the oil
Pumpkin seed oil consists largely of unsaturated fatty acids, mainly linoleic acid (omega-6) and oleic acid (omega-9). It also naturally contains plant sterols and a little vitamin E. VitaProsta tops that up to 10 mg of vitamin E a day, 83% of the reference intake.
Composition per daily dose (2 capsules)
Oil from pumpkin seeds: 1500 mg
Vitamin E: 10 mg, covering 83% RI
Capsule shell: gelatin and glycerin
Taking it
Swallow one capsule in the morning and one in the evening with water. Keep it to two a day. A tub of 60 (42 grams) is enough for a month.
Good to know
The capsules contain gelatin, so they're not vegetarian
Noticing changes when you pee, or getting up often at night? See your GP, a supplement is no fix for symptoms
Taking medication? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist first
A supplement adds to your diet but doesn't replace varied eating
Specifications
Frequently asked questions
Can't I just put pumpkin seed oil on my salad?
You can. With capsules you simply know exactly how much you're getting, and you don't taste a thing.
Will I taste or smell the oil?
No, the oil is sealed in the capsule. Take it with a meal if you get burps.
Do I double up on vitamin E with a multivitamin?
You might. Check the label of your multivitamin for its vitamin E and add it up.
Is VitaProsta a medicine?
No, it's a food supplement. It is not a treatment for prostate problems.
