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BENIGN PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT (BPH)
Natural Support For This Common Condition Of Older Men
An estimated 60% of men over age 40 have an enlarged prostate gland.
Enlargement of the prostate gland causes obstruction of urine outflow.
Symptoms include increased urinary frequency, nighttime urination, a
sense of urgency, and reduced force of urine stream. At its most
severe stage, an enlarged prostate gland can completely block the
outflow of urine, resulting in urine retention in the blood.
The primary cause of an enlarged prostate is due to conversion of
testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Dihydrotestosterone is a
hormone that stimulates the growth of prostate gland cells. High
levels of DHT are associated with prostate gland enlargement,
prostate gland cancer, and male pattern baldness. Excess estrogens in
males can also aggravate the condition, as can elevated cholesterol
levels.
Males 50 and over should have a PSA blood test performed annually.
Normal levels are from 0-4. Numbers above this level suggest benign
prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS
- Decrease consumption of carbohydrates and increase intake of
protein. Soy and pumpkin seeds are especially beneficial.
- Regular
exercise improves circulation to the prostate gland AND
helps normalize hormone levels.
- Decrease or eliminate consumption of alcohol, caffeine, and
sugar.
- Maintain a normal weight. Overweight males have a two—fold
increase in BPH.
- Use soy foods 3 or more times per week. Soy is associated with
decreased growth of prostate cells and also helps normalize
cholesterol levels. (Soy protein powder or soy capsules can be used
to supplement soy intake)
- Don’t smoke. Cigarette smoke contains cadmium, which increases
the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT.
PRIMARY SUPPORT
Maxi Multi:
3 caps, 3 times per day with meals. Optimal (not minimal) doses of
zinc are especially important.
Flax seed:
1 TBS. per day ground seed OR
Flax seed oil:
2 caps, 3 times per day with meals.
Saw
Palmetto: (160mg) 1-2 caps, 2 times per day. (Target dose:
160-320 mg per day).
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
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Mega Soy: 1 cap per day. [Target
dose: 100mg or more isoflavones].
TESTS:
DR. MYATT’S COMMENT:
Other herbs, such as pygeum and nettles, are also beneficial for
prostate enlargement, but
Saw Palmetto
has by far the most research behind it. In clinical studies, Saw
Palmetto has worked as well as the drug Proscar (finasteride) with no
negative side effects. Always have a
male
hormone profile performed.
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