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What Prostate Problem Afflicts Millions Of American Men?

By: Eugene Williams

As men age into their 40's they increase the risk of developing (BPH) or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition in which the prostate increases in size. As men approach their 40's prostate health should start becoming more of a concern.

What Causes (BPH)?

The exact cause of (BPH) is not known among researchers. It has been known that (BPH) occurs mainly in older men. As a result, researchers believe that factors related to aging and the testes may initiate the onset of (BPH). All men produce testosterone (a male hormone) throughout their lives and also a small amount of estrogen (a female hormone). For nearly all men as they age, the abundance of active testosterone in their blood decreases, which leaves a higher proportion of estrogen. Research conducted on animals has provided information that (BPH) may occur because the increased amount of estrogen within the gland stimulates the activity of substances that initiate cell growth.

Also dihydrotestosterone (DHT) a substance that is a derivative from testosterone in the prostate may influence the growth of the prostate. The accumulation of (DHT) in the prostate may cause the enlargement of the prostate gland. Research links older men with unusually high concentrations of (DHT) in their prostates.

What are the ingredients To Possibly Relieve Prostate Symptoms?

Saw Palmetto - An herb that works slowly to possibly preventing testosterone from breaking down into another form of the hormone (DHT) that is associated with prostate tissue growth.

Selenium - Actually boosts the bodies antioxidant capacity, as a result, may control cell damage in the prostate. In addition, it could aid in immune system function.

Stinging nettle The nettle seems to decrease the need for late night urination and decrease the obstruction to urinary flow. Throughout Europe stinging nettle is used for (BPH). A large number of adult males over 50 awake to pressure in the bladder.

Lycopene - Is a powerful antioxidant and belongs to a family of chemicals called carotenoids. There is some evidence that links high amounts of lycopene with a reduced risk of cancer, but the results are inconclusive.

Pumpkin Seeds - Are a good source of two unsaturated fatty acids called oleic and linoleic acid, which maybe beneficial in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland.

Pygeum Africanum - This is a large evergreen tree that grows in the high plateaus of Southern Africa. The pygeum bark contains three groups of active constituents: phytosterols, the fatty acids ursolic and oleic acids, and ferulic esters of long chain fatty alcohols. Phytosterols are also plant sterols that aid in reducing high cholesterol levels. More than half of the men over 55 have enlarged prostate glands known as (BPH). Did you know that advanced cases could cause kidney damage, bladder infections, and sexual disabilities? Moreover, standard treatments include expensive surgical procedures that can result in bleeding, bladder damage and impotence.

Prostate gland problems are on a pandemic level with millions of men suffering from BPH and not even realizing its coming from their prostate.

DISCLAIMER

The information provided herein should not be construed as a health-care diagnosis, treatment regimen or any other prescribed health-care advice or instruction. The information is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in the practice of medicine or any other health-care profession and does not enter into a health-care practioner/ patient relationship with its readers

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