Fatima Khan Fatima Khan Asked 9 months ago

Does pumpkin seed oil cause weight gain?

I recently started taking pumpkin seed oil for my hair and skin. I'm very careful about my diet and weight, so I wanted to ask if pumpkin seed oil causes weight gain.

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Nisha Deshpande Nisha Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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My son was advised to take a spoonful of pumpkin seed oil for his bladder issues, and we were also worried about weight gain. It is just a healthy fat, so if you use it in moderation, it won't cause any weight issues. Just treat it like any other cooking oil and don't overdo it.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Do not worry about gaining weight from pumpkin seed oil. I have used various cold-pressed seed oils throughout my life and never faced any such issue. Just eat simple, freshly cooked home food and keep yourself active daily.

Ananya Ghosh Ananya Ghosh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I was looking this up recently because I wanted to try it for my hair, and I read that it's high in calories but doesn't cause weight gain if you only use a normal amount. It seems like as long as you watch your overall daily calorie budget, you will be totally fine.

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Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

No yaar, actually it doesn't cause weight gain on its own. It is just oil, so it has calories, but a few drops here and there won't make you fat. Just don't go frying your samosas in it, simple!

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

At the end of the day, weight gain comes down to a calorie surplus. Pumpkin seed oil has healthy unsaturated fats, which are actually good for your metabolism. Pair it with your daily walks or workouts, and you don't have to worry about gaining fat from it.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Not really! Pumpkin seed oil is actually packed with healthy fats and antioxidants. 😄 Unless you are drinking it in huge quantities, it won't make you gain weight. Enjoy it in your salads! 🥗

Brijesh Mishra Brijesh Mishra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Pumpkin seeds and their oil have been used in our traditional kitchens for ages for good health. It is very good for the body and does not cause weight gain if taken in small, disciplined quantities. One must always consume such oils naturally rather than relying on processed capsules.

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