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Discover Prostate Herbs And Vitamins
There are a number of prostate herbs and
vitamins that may be a real help in promoting the health and functioning of the
prostate and urinary tract in men. However, we would be remiss if we didn't
mention that there are also minerals and other natural substances that may be
very helpful in alleviating or warding off prostate problems. As such, they too
need to be discussed.Prostate cancer
However, before we delve into prostate herbs and
vitamins, let's briefly note three conditions that can cause prostate
problems.
Prostatitis, which is the inflammation of the prostate gland,
is said to be common in men of all ages. Actually, prostatitis is a term that
encompasses four forms: acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial
prostatitis, chronic non-bacterial prostatitis, and prostadynia. Prostatitis is
often caused by the following: * Infectious agents such as viruses, fungi, or
mycoplasma. * A urinary tract infection and usually from the E. coli bacteria. *
A partial blockage of the male urinary tract leading to the promulgation of
bacteria. Symptoms include frequent, difficult urination, pain or burning when
urinating, pain in lower back, and pain in the genital area and the pelvis.
Indeed, many men have looked for help to combat these unpleasant symptoms via
prostate herbs and vitamins and other natural nutrients.
BPH (benign
prostatic hyperplasia) is an enlargement of the prostate gland with no signs of
cancer. BPH affects most men over age 50, commonly causing urinary problems such
as incomplete emptying of the bladder, dribbling, difficulty starting urination,
reduced force of the stream, and frequent urination of small
amounts.
Prostate cancer. Scientists don't know exactly what causes prostate
cancer. However, there are several risk factors that have been linked or
theorized to the development, including men aged sixty five and older, African
american men, high fat diets and obesity, high levels of testosterone, family
history, recurring prostate infections, and exposure to cancer causing
chemicals.
Now, without further adieu, let's begin by discussing prostate
herbs and vitamins, and then we will discuss the power of minerals and other
natural substances and how they too can be helpful to men.
Prostate help
from the herbal kingdom include:
Get acquainted with this Native American
remedy. Saw Palmetto is a dwarf palm tree that grows in coastal areas of the
American southeast that is well renowned by many experts as an excellent herb
for prostate health and can relieve many of the symptoms associated with BPH.
However, it's important to note that saw palmetto does not actually shrink this
gland. On the other hand, it does appear to prevent it from getting any larger.
Nevertheless, this herb is highly valued and, as such, should definitely be on
your list of helpful prostate herbs and vitamins considerations and information.
In fact, in combination with other herbs saw palmetto is used to treat prostate
cancer.
Befriend corn silk. What is corn silk? Corn silk is a collection
of the stigmas - the soft, silky yellowish strands running the length of an ear
of corn found inside the husk. Believe it or not corn silk may be beneficial for
prostate problems. The extracts of corn silks have been found to harbor soothing
and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, the extracts of corn silk are
also potent diuretics, giving rise to their use to heal problems of the urinary
system such as prostatitis and urethritis (inflammation of the
urethra).
Look for help from Africa. Pygeum africanum is an evergreen
tree that is a Native to Africa. In traditional African medicine, a tea made
from the powdered pygeum bark was used to treat urinary problems. Today, pygeum
is most commonly known for its ability to relieve the symptoms of BPH and is
commonly sold in combination with other herbs such as saw palmetto and nettle.
In addition, it is used for prostatitis.Prostate health
Combat nature's call with nettle
root. Modern research has shown nettle root, an age-old European remedy for
urinary problems, appear to spell relief from BPH symptoms. However, it works
best in combination with the well renowned Saw Palmetto.
Now, let's move
forward on our topic of this article, prostate herbs and vitamins and discuss
vitamins.
Talk to a nutrition-oriented physician about Vitamin e. Current
research shows that vitamin e appears to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Some experts recommend using the gamma-tocopherol form of vitamin
e.
Check out vitamin D. Vitamin D may also be a prostate cancer fighter.
Vitamin D is known to inhibit prostate cancer in animals. As such, vitamin D
appears to be important in preventing prostate cancer even though human research
remains unclear. In addition, vitamin D is being studied as an agent for the
treatment of prostate cancer. Therefore, make sure you're getting your
recommended daily allowance of vitamin D in your diet.
*For men ages 19
to 50: 200 IU a day.
*For men ages 51 to 70: 400 IU a day.
*For
men ages 71 and older: 600 IU a day.
Say hello to vitamin C. Vitamin C
has been used to aid healing and to promote prostate health.
As we
mentioned earlier, there are minerals and other natural substances that may be
of help besides prostate herbs and vitamins.
Is your prostate getting
enough zinc? According to the well renowned tome "Prescription for Nutritional
Healing" written by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC who states:
"Deficiency has
been linked to BPH, prostatitis, and even prostate cancer. " (Page 597 Third
Edition).
Zinc is used to promote prostate health and some experts do
recommend zinc for BPH. In addition, zinc may even shrink an enlarged
prostate.
Get aid from selenium. Selenium harbors antioxidant properties
that are thought to work with vitamin e to provide extra protection from toxin
damage linked to prostatitis. In addition, selenium is thought to slow prostate
growth as well as help prevent prostate cancer.
Going beyond prostate
minerals and prostate herbs and vitamins...
Zap BPH with beta-sitosterol.
Beta Sitosterol is used to help alleviate the symptoms of BPH. In addition, it
may be the superstar among prostate health supplements. Why? Because
Beta-sitosterol is significantly more potent than the well-renowned Saw Palmetto
and the prized Pygeum herb in helping prevent BPH.
Quercetin to the
rescue. This flavonoid harbors anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. In
recent years, quercetin has been reported to significantly improve the symptoms
associated with two forms of prostatitis, chronic nonbacterial prostatitis and
prostadynia. In addition, quercetin may be beneficial in BPH, bacterial
prostatitis, and prostate cancer.
Treat your prostate problems with
flower pollen. Flower pollen extract is derived from primarily rye and may be
helpful for improving the symptoms of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis and
prostadynia. In addition, in preliminary trails rye pollen improved the symptoms
of BPH.
Become best friend with the pigment lycopene. Lycopene is a
member of the carotenoid family and is the pigment the gives some fruits and
vegetables, such as tomatoes their brilliant red color. Specifically, lycopene
is a potent antioxidant that may be able to prevent prostate cancer. In
addition, it is used to treat prostate cancer.
Precautions about prostate
herbs and vitamins, including minerals and other nutrients...
It's
extremely important that you speak with a physician before taking any dietary or
herbal supplements.Cindy Amorin is the chief editor of
Nutritional-Supplement-Educational-Centre, an information-rich site that
discusses nutritional, dietary, and herbal supplements and their potential
therapeutic value.
For those of you interested in learning how to buy
quality prostate supplements, meet us on the web at our prostate herbs web
page.
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infections, meet us on the web at our urinary tract infections in men web page. |
