Looking for the best pumpkin seed oil supplements?
There are many different kinds of pumpkin seed oil; choosing the right kind can help you get the most from this natural seed oil.
I believe the best pumpkin seed oils are:
Organic - choose to use oils that have been organically grown. This will reduce your exposure to unwanted pesticides and unethical farming practises. You can find a few pumpkin seed oils that are produced by family-run farms. Many of these oils are made from traditionaly family practises handed down from past generations. You can also find seed oils from nutritional supplement companies.
Cold-pressed Oils - the best oils are made from cold-pressing of the seeds. This provides a naturally produced oil that hasn't been exposed to hexanes and other man-made chemicals. Cold-pressings also minize heat-exposure which may alter the fatty acid and increase the risk for rancidity.
Made from raw, non-gmo (genetically-modified) seeds - naturally produced seeds will provide a natural seed oil without the use of genetically-modified seeds. Many people wish to reduce their exposure to GMO food products for fear of possible long term side effects.
You can also get pumpkin seed oil in capsule or soft gel form. The most important factor in using these types of packaging is determining what the soft gels are made from.
Many soft gels and capsules are produced from animal collagen; however, you can also get vegetarian-based soft gels made from plant sources.
Here are some suggested brands that produce pumpkin seed oil in soft gel form include:
Now Foods Pumpkin Seed Oil - an unrefined, expreller-pressed oil that comes in 1000 mg. soft gels
Life Extension Water Soluble Pumpkin Seed Extract - comes as a water-soluble extract packaged in vegetarian capsules. The water-soluble form is reported to help increase absorption of the oil.
Flora Certified Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil
The liquid oils are recommended for use in salads and baking. Many of the liquid oils are produced by organic farms using traditional cold-pressed techniques. Read my Buying Guide to Pumpkin Seed Oil, for more tips to choosing the right oil for your health needs.
If you want to buy the best pumpkin seed oil capsules or soft gels, here's a selection of oils produced by some reputable nutritional supplement companies.
Many of these products are produced by the nutritional supplement companies, however, you can find a few bottled pumpkin seed oils made specifically for cooking.