Nutrition for the Prostate
Natural extracts, minerals and vitamin E which may help to maintain a healthy functioning of the prostate.
Saw Palmetto and Beta Sitosterol – Helps prevent the breakdown of testosterone to de-hydro testosterone
Nettle root extract prevents the transportation of DHT to the prostate by binding to the transport protein. Studies also show that nettle root contributes to a decline in the size of the prostate.
Pumpkin seed oil contains fatty oils and phytosterols including Beta-sitosterol and Delta 7 sterols which block the prostate receptors from taking up DHT and therefore inhibit growth of the gland.
Java Tea is an effective diuretic that increases urine flow flushing out toxins and preventing inflammation.
Zinc and magnesium are both abundant in the prostate gland where they activate enzymes. The prostate accumulates and secretes high levels of citrate, which is prevented from oxidation by zinc.
Research
In a study where 20 men with stage 1 to 2 benign prostate hypertrophy. took 3 capsules providing a combination of the above ingredients per day, it was found that the number of nocturia (the number of times they got up in the night) went down from 4 times a night to 1.
The amount of urine retained reduced from 55cm3 to less than 5cm3. The volume of the prostate declined from more than 42cm3 to less than 39cm3.
In a lifestyle questionnaire the scores for satisfaction over prostate health significantly improved from expressing mild symptoms to now moderate symptoms.
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