Water-Soluble Pumpkin Seed Extract

Aging individuals frequently encounter a weakening of the bladder and its sphincter muscle that controls the release of urine.^1,2

Laboratory and human clinical studies demonstrate that ingestion of water-soluble pumpkin seed extract can significantly improve the structural support of the bladder and the function of the sphincter muscle.^3-10

The data supporting the value of water-soluble pumpkin seed extract is particularly strong in studies performed in women.^7,8 Studies of aging men also demonstrated positive results.^6,9,10

The pumpkin seed has a long history of use in helping to maintain healthy bladder function. Japanese scientists have patented a method to obtain the water-soluble constituents of the pumpkin seed, which are absorbed far more efficiently into the bloodstream. These water-soluble pumpkin seed extracts appear to be the active constituents that help with the urinary discomforts endured by so many maturing women and men.

References

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10. Urol Int. 2015;94(3):286-95.