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Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
Grape seeds can cause an itchy scalp among other side effects. Users discussed their experiences and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Flax seeds may block DHT and prevent hair loss. Users discuss its potential benefits, with one noting it likely has negligible effects on hair but is good for the diet.
The user experienced reduced hair loss after switching from finasteride and dutasteride to consuming fruit seeds like pumpkin and flaxseed, but others suggest the improvement is likely due to the delayed effects of the medications. There is skepticism about the seeds' effectiveness in blocking DHT compared to the medications.
Eating pumpkin seeds is unlikely to cause significant hormonal changes or side effects like decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Pumpkin seeds are not an effective substitute for finasteride or dutasteride in treating hair loss.
Eating 1g of broccoli seeds five days a week may help with hair regrowth due to their high sulforaphane content. However, caution is advised due to potential health risks from erucic acid in the seeds.