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as difficulty when starting to urinate and dribbling after urinating. In addition, the
bladder may feel full even after urinating. While aging contributes to an enlarged
prostate gland, hormones may play a role. Once in the prostate cells, testosterone is
converted into another, more powerful male hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is
responsible for triggering the division of prostate cells so their numbers increase.
Levels of DHT are known to be 5 times higher in enlarged prostate glands than in those of
normal size. If the conversion of testosterone to DHT is prevented, BPH does not occur and
can even be reversed once it has developed. (If you suffer significant prostate problems,
consult your health practitioner.)
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For prostate benefits, many men combine Saw Palmetto with Pygeum
Africanum, an herb containing beta-sitosterol and other plant estrogens. Plant
substances from the botanical red clover, called isoflavones, may also aid in maintaining
a happy prostate and proper urinary function. Research has found that isolavones, also
known as plant hormones, boost prostate health by inhibiting the enzymes that lead a
prostate to grow bigger. (Researchers believe that the low incidence of prostate health
problems in Asia is due to the fact that Asian men consume many more isoflavone-rich
legumes than in US citizens). Soy also represents prostate hope. Recently genistein was
found to decrease the growth of both BPH and prostate cancer cells in the laboratory,
which the researchers suggested showed that the genistein found in soy has the potential
to be used as a treatment for both. (Prostate 34 (2):75-9, 1998).
Lycopene,
an antioxidant in tomatoes, may also help lower risk of prostate cancer. In an analysis of 72
studies, most evidence showed that men who consumed more lycopene suffered less prostate
cancer (Natl Cancer Inst 91 (4):317-31,1999). Research showing lycopene's
benefits was presented to health care professionals at the Prostate Cancer Prevention 2000
symposium in Toronto. "Our finding suggest that lycopene may not only help prevent
prostate cancer but also may be useful in treating prostate cancer," commented Omer
Kucuk, MD, a faculty member at the Barabara Ann Kamanos Cancer Institution in Detroit,
Michigan.
A recent study
evaluated the effects of Nettle in sixty-seven men over
60 years of age suffering from prostatic adenoma. Symptoms of nocturia were alleviated,
especially in less severe cases. In German phytomedicine an average daily dose of eight to
ten grams of the herb is used for support of rheumatic complaints, and for inflammation of
the lower urinary tract and kidneys; also for maintenance of the prostate. (Leung and
Foster, 1993)
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Product Recommendations |
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Prostate Support. Two
capsules of Men's Formula 800 + contains: 160 mg Saw Palmetto 85%, 150 mg Stinging
Nettle Plant, 50 mg Pygeum 130:1 concentrated, 10 mg Beta Sitosterol, 15 mg Zinc, 1 mg Copper,
235 mg Flax
Seed Oil.  |
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- For Men Only provides nutrients to help support and maintain the
health of today’s active men. Complete high potency multi- vitamin-minerals plus
essential herbal male factors. Because a man’s hormonal glands have certain
nutritional needs, For Men Only was developed to gently lift these important needs.
Virility, sexuality, stamina, endurance and good health.
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ProstActive Plus promotes prostate health. As men age they often become
concerned with maintaining a healthy urinary tract and normal urinary function. Clinical
studies using ProstActive Plus show that it outperformed Saw
Palmetto alone in maintaining proper urinary flow. Each Softgel provides 120 mg Nettle
Root dried extract, 160 mg Saw Palmetto dried extract. |
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