by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | The high levels of essential fatty acids, zinc, and phytosterols make them an excellent part of a prostate health regimen, and research supports the notion that these nutrients may benefit prostate enlargement. One of the phytosterols, called beta-sitosterol, helps block conversion of testerone into a metabolite (dihydrotestosterone) that encourages prostate enlargement. Not surprisingly, studies using pumpkin seed oil or beta-sitosterol have demonstrated considerable benefits in improving the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  Prostate Enzyme Formula from Prevail Corporation, Prostate Rx from Biotec Corporation, and Prost-Actin from Nature's Plus are complexes designed to promote prostate health.
Q If the prostate is infected, treatment with antibiotics and analgesics may be necessary.
Q Enlarged prostate may be treated surgically with a procedure called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). This procedure is twice as likely to provide long-term relief than drugs or other treatments are. |
Bill Gottlieb
See book keywords and concepts |  KEGELS: Build Your Prostate Health
"In men, good prostate health is important for fertility because the sperm travel as ejaculate on prostatic fluid," Dr. Hirsh says. One way to tone and encourage your prostate health is with Kegel exercises, in which you repeatedly pull up and tighten the root of the penis in the same way you would to stop the flow of urine in midstream. This will strengthen ejaculate power.
Dr. Hirsh recommends doing 30 Kegels three times a day. For each Kegel, inhale and pull up for three counts, hold for one count, then exhale for three counts while you relax. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Nettle is now an ingredient in many herbal formulas for prostate health, which are sold in the U.S. market. Pay close attention to the ingredients stated on the labels however; the root is needed for BPH, and the leaves will provide much better results for prostatitis. As a general preventative to prostate problems, and for maintaining healthy prostate functions as well as male hormonal levels, clinical research suggests the root will work better than the leaf as well.
Both the root and the leaves are traditionally prepared as infusions. Dosages depend on what one is taking it for. |
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
See book keywords and concepts |  I heard that isoflavones were good for prostate health so I bought a bottle of 50 mg tablets. Within a few hours of taking two tablets I found that it was difficult to speak and I nearly got into a serious accident due to impairment in judging the speed of a car. I definitely had serious mental impairment which I attributed to the isoflavone supplement. (This was gone by the next day.) I don't think it was due to an allergic reaction or mini-stroke. Once before I had similar difficulty in speech when a doctor gave me an atropine-like medicine. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  In the Brain and pituitary gland, spurs Growth Hormone, and blood Hemoglobin; liver detoxifying, gallbladder; prostate health; stomach, hyperacidity, a natural antacid and food sweetener; conjugates to excrete a variety of substances in the bile or urine. For muscle metabolism; promotes cellular energy and Oxygen use, Creatine high energy Phosphate to maintain ATP, for muscle contraction endurance. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Equally important, the natural approach to prostate health is generally safe and is not particularly expensive. Of the approximately 350,000 prostate operations performed each year in the United States, many or even most could be avoided if physicians would routinely offer these simple and safe natural remedies.
Summary of Recommendations for Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Primary Recommendations:
• Diet: Avoid margarine, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, and fried foods; keep high-cholesterol foods to a minimum. | | The other theory, more common in Europe, is that testosterone is necessary to maintain prostate health. Physicians who subscribe to the latter theory point out that men in their twenties (a time when testosterone levels are highest) have virtually no prostate enlargement or prostate cancer, whereas older men (who often have significantly lower levels of this hormone) commonly experience these problems.
There is insufficient research to determine which (if either) theory is correct. | | In addition, saw palmetto exerts other effects on the metabolism of steroids (such as estrogen) that may be beneficial for prostate health. Researchers are not exactly sure how saw palmetto works. However, clinical studies suggest that this herbal remedy is a strong (and effective) medicine for men with an enlarged prostate. In one placebo-controlled study, as many as 89% of men taking saw palmetto improved after 1 month of treatment.8 These improvements included less need to get up at night to urinate and a more powerful urinary stream. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Alanine is present in prostate fluid, and it may play a role in supporting prostate health. One study, involving 45 men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH [page 58]), found that 780 mg of alanine per day for two weeks and then 390 mg for the next two and a half months, taken in combination with equal amounts of the amino acids glycine (page 532) and glutamic acid (page 529), reduced symptoms of BPH;1 this work has been independently confirmed.2
Where is it found? |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | Chinese ginseng is beneficial for prostate health and sexual vitality.
Q Echinacea and goldenseal have antiviral and antibacterial properties that can help to alleviate infection.
Q Goldenseal root is a diuretic and antiseptic.
Caution: Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, and use it with caution if you are allergic to ragweed.
Q A decoction of equal quantities of gravel root, hydrangea root, and sea holly helps to ease inflammation and reduce the discomfort of urination. Take 3 to 4 teaspoonfuls three times daily. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | In herbal medicine systems, as a healthy prevention to prostate difficulties or to maintain prostate health, V2 cup of a root infusion two to three times weekly is recommended (2-3 ml of a root tincture or 2-3 g of powdered root in capsules or tablets can be substituted if desired). The natural remedy for BPH is V2 cup of a root infusion two to three times daily for thirty to ninety days (2-3 ml of a root tincture or 2-3 g in capsules or tablets two to three times daily can be substituted if desired). |
Mark Blumenthal
See book keywords and concepts |  Helps support normal prostate health. Contraindications: None listed. Pregnancy and Lactation: None listed.
Clinical Studies on Nutrilite® Saw Palmetto with Nettle Root
Adverse Effects: None listed. Drug Interactions: None listed. editors' note: Unlike many other products in this section, this product was developed as a dietary supplement for the U.S., although it may be marketed as a licensed nonprescription drug in selected foreign countries, as required by local regulations. Thus, some of the labeling information found on other products is not listed for this product. | | DSHEA Structure-Function Claim: Promotes prostate health (Prostactive® Plus, Nature's Way). dosage: 2-160 mg capsules per day.
Duration of Administration: Duration of application is not limited in time. actions: Inhibitory action on the enzymes 5cx-reductase and aromatase which are both important for the androgen
Sinupret( manufacturer: Bionorica AG; Neumarkt, Germany. (Other brand names for this product, if any, may be found in the table on page 404.) contents: Gentian root (Gentiana luted), primrose flowers with calyx (Primula veris), sorrel herb (Rumex acetosa, R. crispus, R. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Antioxidant formula for prostate health: All men should take a good antioxidant formula designed specifically for prostate health. There are several excellent combination formulas sold at natural food stores. Select one that includes genistein, daidzein, lycopene, and lutein. Take one capsule up to three times daily with food.
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Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women (lung cancer is number one). More than 200,000 are diagnosed with this disease each year, and more than 46,000 women die of it. |
Mark Hyman, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  The benefits of zinc include healthy immune function; wound healing; maintenance of proper taste, smell, and vision; male sexual function; fertility and prostate health; skin health; and proper digestion (zinc is needed for activation of digestive enzymes). It is also critical in maintaining adequate detoxification and activating a key enzyme needed in every cell to get rid of heavy metals like mercury and lead.
Stress (emotional, physical, or chemical), exposure to heavy metals, pollution, pesticides, and aging can all lead to zinc deficiency. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
See book keywords and concepts |  The chemical structure is:
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HOw
Beta-Sitosterol
ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY
ACTIONS
Beta-sitosterol has possible activity in promoting prostate health. It also has cholesterol-lowering activity.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
See Phytosterols for cholesterol discussion.
The mechanism of its possible action in promoting prostate health is unknown. In one report, beta-sitosterol was found to activate the sphingomyelin cycle and induce apoptosis in LNCaP human prostate cancer cells in vitro. There are also reports suggesting it has some anti-inflammatory activity in the prostate. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  Additional studies have concluded that, when combined with zinc and vitamin E, selenium promotes prostate health. James D. Brooks, M.D., a Stanford University researcher and specialist in prostate cancer, has said that there is a direct connection between selenium intake and the risk of prostate cancer, with older men who consumed higher levels of selenium at a lower risk than those with lower intake.
You should not exceed an intake of over 800 micrograms of selenium a day, as hair and nail loss may result. Pregnant women should get no more than 40 micrograms daily. |
Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra
See book keywords and concepts |  When it comes to prostate health, men should consider the nutritional protection found in tomatoes and tomato sauces, as well as the many soy products I have discussed in previous sections of this book.
However, there are specific herbs and nutritionals that are also useful in prostate healing. In addition to the low saturated fat, lycopene, and a soy-enriched diet, I recommend the following for prostate health:
1. Avoid alcohol and nicotine.
2. Take natural vitamin/mineral preparations including folic acid, vitamin E, zinc, and mixed carotenoids, including beta carotene and lycopene.
3. |
Gale Maleskey
See book keywords and concepts |  Take two capsules twice a day until your symptoms improve, he suggests, then take one capsule twice a day to maintain prostate health. For men with mild BPH, he also suggests taking two 300-milligram doses of nettle twice a day until symptoms improve, then taking one capsule once or twice a day to maintain prostate health.
Zinc: A Highly Influential Mineral
Some alternative practitioners believe that zinc is probably the most important mineral for preventing and treating BPH. "The prostate has one of the highest concentrations of zinc of any tissue in the body. | | For maintaining prostate health rather than treating BPH, the recommended dose is 500 to 1,000 milligrams, he says. You should check with your doctor if you decide to take fish-oil capsules.
Amino Acids for Symptom Relief
The combination of the amino acids alanine, glutamic acid, and glycine has been shown in some studies to relieve many symptoms of BPH. "There are many amino acids that are present in the prostate gland, but these three, in particular, are key in developing and maintaining prostate health," says Dr. Kruzel.
In one study, 45 men were given this combination of supplement. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Buchu leaf—This herb which is included in many herbal formulas for prostate health is a mild disinfectant that can help to prevent urinary tract infections and inflammation. It is also a mild diuretic that can stimulate urination.
Minerals
Zinc—For more than a decade, I have been recommending this mineral to all men for good prostate health. There are high levels of zinc found in the prostate gland and, clearly, this mineral is important for the proper maintenance of the male reproductive system. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
See book keywords and concepts |  There
Tips for Prostate Health
Eating a nutritious diet may be the most powerful step you can take toward good prostate health. Preliminary research suggests that the low rate of prostate problems in many Asian countries is linked to a diet low in saturated fat and refined sugar and high in essential fatty acids, soy foods, and carotene-rich vegetables.7 See "Soy" and "Flax" for more information. were minor side effects in just 2 percent of the men. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | Its effect on prostate health may be due to the fact that it inhibits the production of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase and reduces the body's production of the chemical dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a form of the male hormone testosterone that is linked to enlargement of the prostate. Zinc also helps the body to excrete excess DHT and assists in shrinking already enlarged prostates. Dietary sources of zinc include animal proteins, such as organ meats, seafood (especially oysters and sardines), milk, poultry, and eggs. Plant sources include mushrooms, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
See book keywords and concepts | | Saw Palmetto
Serenoa repens Arecaceae
State of Knowledge: Five-Star Rating System
Clinical (human) research * * *
Laboratory research + *
History of use/traditional use ****
Safety record * * * *
International acceptance * * * *
Part Used: Berry Primary Uses
• prostate health maintenance
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), especially mild or moderate cases
• Nonbacterial prostatitis (chronic inflammation of the prostate)
~~[ raditionally called "the old man's I friend," saw palmetto was used as a male tonic long before people understood how it helps support prostate health. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  Frequent monitoring of prostate health is essential during treatment of prostate disorders with pygeum or any other herb.
Quercetin
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Quercetin is a bioflavonoid, a type of plant pigment found in almost all herbs and plant foods. It is especially abundant in black tea, blue-green algae, broccoli, onions, red apples, and red wine.
EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT
Quercetin is an antioxidant that has been found to block destructive structural changes in cells, which helps to prevent abnormal cell growth. It also inhibits the synthesis of enzymes that can cause allergic reactions. |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Eating at least four servings of tomato-based foods per week is associated with better prostate health.
¦ Eat pumpkin seeds. They are high in zinc, which the prostate requires, and are an excellent snack food. Enjoy them raw, not toasted and salted.
¦ Eliminate meat and other sources of saturated fats from your diet. Fats, especially saturated animal fats, are associated with all prostate disorders.
¦ Avoid alcohol and caffeine, both of which are associated with urinary problems. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  For general prostate health, I often recommend pygeum, an herb that is derived from the bark of the African evergreen.
The prostate gland is a small, walnut-sized gland located above the rectum. As men age, the prostate becomes enlarged, resulting in a condition known as benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH). If the prostate becomes very swollen, it can press against the urethra and interfere with urination. Difficult urination and frequent urination, especially at night, are the most common symptoms of BPH. |
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