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Vitamin E has been shown to have numerous benefits for men with prostate disorders although it is highly dependent on the type and form of Vitamin E that is used. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that belongs to a group of chemically related substances called tocopherols and tocotrienols. Although alpha-tocopherol is likely the best known [...]
Quercetin, which is found in red grapes, red wine, apples, berries, and tea, is a potent antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to have health benefits for men with BPH (benign prostatitic hyperplasia). A study involving rats examined the impact of quercetin on inflammation induced by carrageenan versus rats that were not [...]
Green tea has shown a number of health benefits for men with BPH looking to restore their prostate health. Green tea contains potent antioxidants, especially catechins, which have been shown to possess numerous health-promoting properties. One of the most potent catechins in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Overall, the catechins in green tea have [...]
Cranberry has shown a number of health benefits for men with BPH looking to restore their prostate health. Cranberry is well-known for its ability to help prevent urinary tract infections as well as urinary symptoms, such as those associated with BPH. The unique phytonutrients that make cranberries effective in fighting urinary symptoms are proanthocyanidins (PACs), [...]
Zinc is a mineral found in high concentrations in the prostate gland, which is an indication of its importance in the health and function of the prostate. At the University of Maryland (Baltimore), scientists showed that when they exposed BPH cells to zinc, the mineral induced cell suicide (apoptosis). (Lin 2009) Researchers at Oregon State [...]
Vitamin D is a potent antioxidant that is proving to be a significant factor in restoring prostate health in men with BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). A study published in Urology International reported that the vitamin D genotype has an important role in determining the risk of BPH. (Hamasaki 2002) Research also indicates that a low [...]
Stinging nettle is a significant factor in the treatment of BPH because it is a diuretic and has anti-inflammatory properties. In a comparison study that included 620 men who had BPH, researchers found that 81 percent of the participants who took stinging nettle had an improvement in symptoms compared with only 16 percent of men [...]
Saw palmetto berries have been used to treat prostate and urinary problems for centuries. In recent years, scientists have tested the herb and more clearly defined its benefits. One study of more than 700 men who received either saw palmetto berry extract or the medication Flomax showed that the men in both groups experienced similar [...]
Pygeum has been shown to have a number of health benefits for men with BPH looking to restore their prostate health. The bark of the Pygeum africanum tree is the source of this herb, which has been used since ancient times to treat bladder problems. Pygeum has held up under modern scientific scrutiny, and beginning [...]
DIM has shown a number of health benefits for men with BPH looking to restore their prostate health. Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a phytonutrient that has the ability to promote and support metabolism of estrogen and related hormones by enhancing the liver’s ability to metabolize estrogen to a weaker factor called 2-hydroxyestrone. Significant amounts of DIM [...]
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