Health claim

“Consuming pumpkin seeds can help increase testosterone levels.”

Claim checked — weak evidenceHigh riskhormones

Evidence Summary

Limited or low-quality evidence — treat with caution.

Limited studies suggest pumpkin seeds contain zinc and phytosterols, which may modestly support testosterone production, but robust clinical evidence directly linking consumption to increased testosterone levels is lacking.

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Consuming pumpkin seeds can help increase testosterone levels. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest