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- In what conditions might pygeum be
supportive?
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- • benign prostatic hyperplasia
Historical or traditional
use: The powdered bark was used as a tea for relief of urinary disorders.
European scientists were so impressed with reports of pygeum’s actions that they
began laboratory investigations into the active constituents in the bark. This led to the
development of the modern lipophilic (fat soluble) extract used today.
Active constituents:
Chemical analysis and pharmacological studies indicate that the lipophilic extract of
pygeum bark has three categories of active constituents. The phytosterols, including
beta-sitosterol, have anti-inflammatory effects by interfering with the formation of
pro-inflammatory prostaglandins that tend to accumulate in the prostate
of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The pentacyclic terpenes have an
anti-edema or decongesting effect. The last group are the ferulic esters. These
constituents reduce levels of the hormone prolactin and also block cholesterol
in the prostate. Prolactin increases uptake of testosterone in the prostate, and
cholesterol increases binding sites for testosterone and its more active form
dihydrotestosterone.1
How much should I take?
The accepted form of pygeum used in Europe for treatment of BPH is a lipophilic extract
standardized to 13% total sterols (typically calculated as beta-sitosterol).
The recommended dose is 50-100 mg two times per day. Pygeum should be monitored over at
least a six- to nine-month period to determine efficacy. As is the case with all BPH
treatments, close medical supervision is of the utmost importance. |
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Product Recommendations |
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- Supports Prostate Health. Extensive
research agrees with the long tradition of using Saw Palmetto and Pygeum extracts together
to improve urine flow and prostate health. The mixture of sterol compounds in Pygeum
naturally complement the prostate support of Saw Palmetto. Each Softgel provides: Pygeum,
dried extract 100 mg, Saw Palmetto, dried extract 320 mg, Vitamin B-6,
pyridoxineHCl 10 mg
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Nature's Way standardized Pygeum is a scientifically and technically
advanced herbal extract standardized to 13% sterols and combined with synergistic
nutrients, such as Selenium. Contains Pygeum, dried extract 100 mg. 
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