ProstaMen™Dietary Support for Normal Prostate FunctionProsta-Man D™ is an herbal nutritional supplement designed to support optimal prostate health and normal urinary function.* It contains the most commonly recommended botanical extract for prostate health in Europe, liposterolic extract of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) berries which are high in fatty acids and sterols (standardized to 85 to 95%).
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ProstaMen™
is an herbal nutritional supplement designed to support optimal prostate
health and normal urinary function. It contains the most commonly recommended
botanical extract for prostate health in Europe, liposterolic extract
of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) berries which are high in fatty acids
and sterols (standardized to 85 to 95%). Saw Palmetto has traditionally been used by Native Americans to treat genitourinary disturbances. Pharmacologically it is known to have anti-androgen, immune-stimulating, and anti-edema effects. The prime therapeutic application is benign prostate hypertrophy, a condition that develops when too much testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This compound causes cells in the prostate to multiply excessively and eventually causes the gland to enlarge. Saw palmetto blocks this conversion as well as the
attachment of DHT to prostate cells, and facilitates DHT excretion. Saw Palmetto extract has shown excellent results in numerous clinical trials in reducing the symptoms and clinical signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Saw Palmetto has also been used to treat hirsutism and virilism in women. The prostate gland is found below the bladder and in front of the rectum
and it surrounds the upper section of the urethra. The normal prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. It secretes a
thin, milky, alkaline fluid which helps lubricate the urethra to prevent
infection and increase sperm mobility. Prostate secretions are very important
to successful fertilization. Because of this location, when prostate health
is compromised, it ends up causing many problems. As men age, their prostate becomes enlarged. Eventually, it constricts
the urinary tract and pushes against the bladder. This leads to prostate
dysfunction in 90% of all men over 50. Not only is it extremely uncomfortable,
it also robs them of sleep, restricts their activities and affects sexual
performance. This common disorder is known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(BPH) or Benign Prostatic Hypertropy. BPH is a gradual process. Presently it is estimated that 60% of men between
the ages of 40 and 60 are already experiencing BPH. It can affect men
as young as 25. Since it is a gradually progressing disorder that slowly creeps up, many
scientists now believe that millions of men are living with prostate problems
without knowing it. Because of this, 90% of all prostate cancer goes undetected
until it has spread beyond the most treatable stage. Although this condition needs to be properly identified and diagnosed
by a qualified physician, there are common symptoms of BPH that middle
aged men should watch for.
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) 160 mg.
The Prostate Gland Problem
One of the first symptoms is a need to urinate frequently during the night. This may cause a man to get up at night to go to the bathroom 3, 4, 5 or more times.
If
left untreated, BPH can lead to serious infection and chronic prostatis.
If prolonged urinary retention exists, urea and nitrogenous wastes in
the urine can enter the blood stream and result in potentially life-threatening
renal failure and the need for prostate surgery, which itself is associated
with numerous complications.
The Primary Causes of BPH
Prostate enlargement can be caused by infection, cancer, nutrition,
lifestyle choices or the bad conversion of testosterone to DHT (dihydrotesterone).*
A sedentary lifestyle and a diet rich in red meat, coffee and alcohol
are known to precipitate BPH. Prolonged sexual activity without climax
and nutritional deficiencies in zinc, essential fatty acids, fruit and
vegetables may also contribute.
BPH also appears to be caused by hormonal changes associated with aging.
The primary male sex hormone, testosterone, decreases with advancing age,
while, estrogen, prolactin, LH and FSH levels are all increased. The ultimate
effect of these changes is that within the prostate gland itself there
is an increased concentration of testosterone and its conversion to an
even more potent form known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The increase
in testosterone and DHT is largely due to a decreased rate of removal
plus an increase in the activity of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, the
enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. DHT is the same hormone that
causes men to lose their hair. It also causes an over production of cells
in the prostate which, in turn, cause swelling.
Elevated estrogen levels are also thought to be a key factor that inhibits
the elimination of DHT from the prostate in BPH.
Surgery and Prescription Drugs
Surgery is only a temporary treatment that often has very undesirable
side effects, including impotency and incontinence. Many men will need
additional surgery within five years because the underlying hormonal actions
that caused the prostate to enlarge will still be at work.
Prescription drugs have had limited, if any, success in reducing an enlarged
prostate. The side effects of these drugs are almost as bad as the prostate
disorder itself. In a study sponsored by the Department of Veterans’
Affairs, researchers found that Proscar® was no more effective than
a placebo in improving the symptoms of prostate disorders. Furthermore,
it causes loss of libido, impotency and ejaculation disorders in nearly
15 percent of the men who use it.
Saw Palmetto Extract
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) berry extract has been found to be extremely
effective for prostate enlargement according to a study by Dr. Champault
published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (Champault,
1984). Further, European researchers confirmed his findings in 12 major
scientific studies.
Double-blind, placebo controlled studies found that 90% of men using
Serenoa experienced a significant reduction in prostate problems.
In a study published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry, Dr. Sulton
reported that Serenoa contains sterol like compounds that block the conversion
of testosterone to DHT (Sulton, 1984). This binding site inhibition increases
the breakdown and excretion of dihydrotestosterone and is believed to
be the reason for the superior results that are reported when saw palmetto
berry is used as compared to the results from using Proscar®. Proscar®
inhibits DHT production, but not the binding of DHT to receptor sites.
Recommended use as a Dietary Supplement:
To achieve the benefits with saw palmetto, it is essential that the fat-soluble
saw palmetto extracts are standardized to contain 85-95% fatty acids and
sterols and be used at the recommended level of 160 mg. twice daily.
Prosta-Care™ has been formulated with extra virgin olive oil as opposed
to many other products that contain rice bran or safflower oil.
Saw palmetto extract is completely safe. No significant side effects have
ever been reported in the clinical trials of this extract.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease.
Other natural ingredients recommended to support prostate health include:
References
Champault, G., Patel, J.C. & Bonard, A.M. (1984), “A
double-blind trial of an extract of the plant Serenoa repens in benign
prostatic hyperplasia.” British Journal of Clinincal Pharmacology,
v. 18, pp. 461-462.
Sulton, C., et al. (1984). “Inhibition of androgen metabolism and
binding by a liposterolic extract of “Serenoa repens B” in human
foreskin fibroblasts.” Journal of Steroid Biochemistry, Jan, 20(1):
515-9.h