Natural Remedies for Men’s Health:
Prostate Health
Natural remedies for prostate health, prostate inflammation,
enlarged prostate, and male reproductive function.
Also includes fertility, male hormones, and sperm health.
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Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto Complex
Zinc
Rhodiola
Plant Sterols
Prostanol
Red Foods including Lycopene
More Natural Remedies for Prostate Health
from Natural Health Answers Report.
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Natural Remedies for Prostate Health
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Saw Palmetto
 Most beneficial in benign enlargement of the prostate, also called benign prostatic hypertophy (BPH). So many men experience this as they get older. This is not the same as prostate cancer.
Studies suggest as many as 90% of men with BPH have improved symptoms within 6 weeks of taking Saw Palmetto. It has an anti-inflammatory action. Some studies suggest it may help to kill cancer cells in prostate cancer. Anecdotally, it may be beneficial in male-pattern baldness due to its hormonal action.Saw Palmetto contains active principles that inhibit 5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to di-hydro-testosterone and leads to the changes in both prostate and hair. Taking Saw Palmetto will not interfere with PSA test
Warnings: rarely can lead to upset stomach – reduce dose.
Recommended: Natures Aid Saw Palmetto 500mg tablets are good value.
Viridian Saw Palmetto* 280mg vegecaps are even purer. for those who don’t like swallowing pills - Bioforce Saw Palmetto tincture (Also contains Solidago, a urinary antiseptic, Echinacea, an immune stimulant and anti-inflammatory, and Populus, a painkiller and anti-spasmodic).
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Saw Palmetto Complex
A powerful mixture of 320mg saw palmetto with 72mg nettle, 15mg zinc, and pumpkin, copper, glutamic acid, alanine and glycine. For the benefits of saw palmetto and zinc, see above.
Nettle root is traditionally used for prostate health.
Pumpkin contains fatty acids and plant sterols which help bladder emptying, balance immune function and reduce inflammation.
Warnings: rarely can lead to upset stomach – reduce dose. do not exceed the recommended daily dose for long periods. best absorbed when taken separately from high fibre food.
Recommended: this product is made by Natures Aid. Saw Palmetto Complex for Men, tablets. Other companies do produce similar mixtures.
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Red Foods including Lycopene
 Made with organic tomato, carrot, beetroot and cayenne pepper.
This blend of plants is rich in carotenoids, a group of anti-oxidant compounds with immune-balancing and cancer fighting properties. In particular, LYCOPENE is beneficial for the prostate, and prevents and repairs damaged cells, reducing cell proliferation (a characteristic of cancer cells). It also protects the heart and arteries from damage by oxidised LDL cholesterol.
Also contains Beta-Carotene and Lutein.
The powder can also be used as a tasty culinary spice.
Warnings: those with chronic digestive ulceration may experience irritation.
Recommended: Viridian Red Food Powder
Viridian Red Food Blend 750mg vegecaps
Zinc
An essential mineral for male reproductive function, including male hormones and sperm health.
Zinc is often depleted in vegetables due to modern farming methods. Zinc is also an antioxidant and helps protect cells and blood vessels.
Copper is included in zinc supplements because zinc alone may lower your copper levels.
Warnings: do not exceed the recommended daily dose for long periods. best absorbed when taken separately from high fibre food.
Recommended: Quest Zinc 15mg tablets, the 90 size is very good value.
Viridian Zinc Complex 15mg vegecaps.
Rhodiola
A fantastic herb from Russia with so many benefits. Helps normalise prostatic fluid and encourages the release of male sexual hormones.
Rhodiola is also an adaptogen, assisting our bodies to adapt to stress. It benefits the immune system, and balances serotonin, helping lift depression.
Warnings: requires supervision if you have coronary spasm or fluctuations in arterial pressure. requires supervision if you have nervous excitability and hypertension.
Recommended: Viridian Rhodiola 380mg* vegecaps orViridian Maxi Potency Rhodiola 380mg* vegecaps (Maxi Potency contains 300% more rosavins (active principles) in the same weight of extract).
Prostanol
One of a number of such combinations, widely available. This beneficial combo contains 428mg pumpkin oil, with plant sterols. 60mg beta-sitosterol backs up the anti-inflammatory effect. Add 100mg nettle, a herb traditionally used for prostate health, and 38mg magnesium which helps relax blood vessels. Prostanol includes 4mg extra zinc, in addition to the zinc naturally occurring in pumpkin oil, for male hormones and sperm health. It also includes small amounts of java tea, Echinacea, orotic acid, saw palmetto and vitamin E.
Warnings: none listed
Recommended: this product is Bional Prostanol
Plant Sterols
 These products contain beta-sitosterol and other related substances. As many of us don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables to provide these sterols, a supplement is immensely useful for a wide range of conditions, including enlarged prostate (BPH). There is research evidence to support their effectiveness in reducing symptoms of BPH.
Sterols can help block the absorption of dietary cholesterol. They are also useful in a wide range of conditions including heart health, immune system problems, allergies, and infections including viral. They also act as anti-inflammatories.
For more information, please see Heart Health topic pages.
Warnings: not to be used if you have the following: any organ transplant; joint replacements; breast or other implants; pacemaker. those with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or multiple sclerosis, use only under supervision. diabetics, use only under supervision. pregnant or breastfeeding, use only under supervision.
Not recommended for long-term use.
Recommended: There are several plant sterol products on the market, and there will surely soon be more, as it is good stuff. Usually quite pricy. Moducare is well established and researched (Contains 60mg sterols and 0.6mg sterolins per cap).
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