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The African continent is home to an evergreen tree called yohimbe, which is used to make remedies to treat fever and low libido. Yohimbe bark extract is sometimes used to treat erectile dysfunction. The remedy is available in capsules, tablets, and as a tea, but dosing is difficult. Men who take too little will not [...]
Men are encouraged to avoid excessive intake of vitamin B12, as several studies indicate that elevated levels of the vitamin may increase the risk of prostate cancer. One study noted a threefold increased risk of developing prostate cancer when vitamin B12 was elevated in the blood. (Hultdin 2005) In the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer [...]
Selenium is an important mineral for human health, as it is a potent antioxidant and also promotes liver health. But too much can be dangerous for men. In a 2009 study, researchers found that high levels of selenium in the bloodstream increased the risk of developing an aggressive form of prostate cancer in men who [...]
Protein supplements are popular among athletes and bodybuilders, as well as people who are on a weight loss diet or who are worried about getting enough protein. Most protein supplements are in powder form and available in two main varieties, soy and whey. Regardless of which protein supplement you choose, there are important health warnings [...]
Excessive use of multivitamins/multiminerals (“multis”) has been associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. This warning is based on a large study in which researchers evaluated 395,344 men who were cancer-free when they enrolled in 1995 and 1996. Over the next five years, 10,241 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer: 8,765 men had localized [...]
Iron is a component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. The mineral also boosts the immune system and is necessary for cell division. This latter feature makes too much iron a potential problem, because many cancer cell types accumulate iron especially for this purpose. In fact, at [...]
There is no question that everyone needs calcium. Calcium is the main component of bone, and it is critical for proper function of the heart, muscles, and nerves, and for blood clotting. But men should beware: the American Cancer Society notes there is evidence that high intake of calcium, mainly through supplements, has been associated [...]
Chondroitin is a major component of cartilage, the connective tissue that cushions the joints. Chondroitin is produced by the body, and it helps maintain the health of cartilage in several ways: by absorbing fluids into the connective tissue, blocking enzymes that can damage and break down cartilage, and providing materials for the body to make [...]
Not just one but three amino acids—alanine, glutamic acid, and glycine—have been used successfully together to reduce symptoms of BPH, including urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and difficulty starting flow. In one placebo-controlled study, 40 men who had BPH received either placebo or the three amino acids for as weeks. The prostate reduced in size in [...]
Men who want to consider natural supplements to help relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may be uncertain about which ones are the best to choose. We have selected the top nine that provide the most convincing evidence of effectiveness.
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