Pumpkin Seed Oil + Natural Vitamin E | 420 softgel capsules | Vit4ever

Pumpkin Seed Oil from Vit4ever

A bottle of greenish oil can be found in many Austrian kitchens, and its scent is instantly recognizable if you've ever smelled it. Pumpkin seed oil has been pressed for generations from the seeds of the oil pumpkin, a plant widely cultivated especially in Styria. Vit4ever encapsulates this oil in a softgel, supplemented with natural vitamin E, so you can consume the oil without the hassle of a spoon. A daily serving of six softgels provides 3000 mg of oil, and one jar lasts approximately 70 days.

Cold-pressed from the seeds of the oil pumpkin

What many people don't know: pumpkin seed oil is not extracted from the flesh, but from the seeds of a special oil pumpkin variety with a soft, hull-less seed coat. Vit4ever uses oil that is cold-pressed, meaning no heat is applied. This process is deliberately slow and yields less oil than a heated press, but it preserves the original composition of the seed. The oil is naturally rich in unsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic acid, as well as plant sterols, substances also found in other vegetable oils. The characteristic dark green color and nutty, slightly roasted aroma are typical of well-processed pumpkin seed oil. Some people only know this type of oil from culinary use over a salad, but in this product, it is concentrated in a softgel.

Why vitamin E has been added

A small amount of natural vitamin E, in the form of D-alpha-tocopherol, has been added to each softgel. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. For an oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids, this is a logical addition: such fatty acids are susceptible to oxidation, the process by which a substance reacts with oxygen and thus changes. Many people wonder why a vegetable oil needs extra vitamin E, even though oil already contains vitamin E. The answer is that the amount in pumpkin seed oil itself is limited, and an added dose ensures a more stable, defined quantity per softgel. The vitamin E in this product comes from non-genetically modified soybeans. As a result, the final product contains traces of soy, something to consider if you are sensitive to it.

Softgel instead of a bottle with a spoon

The difference lies in the ease of use. A bottle of pumpkin seed oil must be stored cool and dark and used relatively quickly after opening, otherwise the oil can go rancid due to exposure to air and light. In a softgel, the oil is sealed, keeping it stable for longer and not repeatedly exposed to oxygen each time you open the jar. You also don't have to measure: six softgels per day, divided over meals in three servings of two, is the recommended amount. For those who do not appreciate the pronounced taste of pure pumpkin seed oil, or prefer not to pour oil over food, a softgel is a practical solution. Moreover, a jar of softgels travels much easier than a glass bottle.

Not a vegan option, but otherwise pure

Important to know before ordering: the softgel itself is made from bovine gelatin. This means that this product is not suitable if you eat vegan or vegetarian, even though the oil itself is completely plant-based. Apart from that, the recipe is otherwise short: cold-pressed oil, the softgel, natural vitamin E, and a little glycerin to keep the gelatin smooth and flexible. There are no colorings, flavorings, or magnesium stearate, and the seed itself is cultivated GMO-free. Each produced batch is independently checked for purity before the jars leave for the customer. This control process focuses, among other things, on the purity of the oil and the absence of unwanted residues, so you know what you are consuming.

With 420 softgels in one jar and a daily serving of six, you get over ten weeks of use, or almost two and a half months. For those looking for a concentrated form of cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil without the hassle of a bottle and a spoon, this is a manageable quantity to start with and experience whether the softgel form suits them. Those who are starting with pumpkin seed oil in softgel form for the first time can also divide the six softgels as best suits their own rhythm, as long as the total daily dosage remains the same.