The prostate gland is a walnut-shaped organ that is responsible for producing seminal fluid. It is located below a man's bladder and actually surrounds a portion of the bladder and the beginning of the urethra, the tube that carries urine away from the bladder. As men age and due to the related hormonal changes in the levels of male androgens, estrogen and pituitary hormones, the prostate gland grows larger, eventually pinching the urethra and disrupting urine flow.
A large portion of men aged 50 and over will eventually get an enlarged prostate gland, also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). By age 60, 50% of all men will have BPH. By age 80, 90% of men will have BPH. It is not cancer or life threatening but can cause some problems or disruptions in daily life including:
• Increased urgency to urinate.
• Frequent urination, especially during the night.
• Increase in dribbling after urinating
• Diminished or slow stream of urine flow.
• Incomplete emptying of the bladder.
When these symptoms are present it is often a sign of an enlarged prostate. Your doctor can generally diagnose BPH through a physical exam, or a blood test called a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen).
Many men with BPH can manage their problems without medicine or surgery. Simple lifestyle changes can reduce the signs and symptoms associated with this disorder.
Herbal treatments have shown great success in the treatment of BPH. These include herbs of stinging nettle or nettle root, pygeum and saw palmetto. Nettle root is widely used as a first-line therapy for BPH in Germany, where there are many pharmaceutical drugs consisting solely of nettle root. This herb has been extensively studied in European clinical trials over the past twenty years.
In Europe nettle root is also used in combination with saw palmetto. This combination is a logical one since both herbs work on different treatment pathways but both possess anti-inflammatory actions.
Saw Palmetto has been shown to significantly improve the signs and symptoms of BPH in numerous clinical studies. This nutrient improves the hormonal metabolism. Approximately 90% of men with mild to moderate BPH experience some improvement in the majority of symptoms during the first month or two of use.
Pygeum may also help reduce prostate enlargement. Pygeum appears improve symptoms associated with BPH including a reduction in the frequency of night time urination, and an increase in urine flow.
The nutrition house men’s multi extra has been specifically designed for men’s optimal health. This multi contains the highest potency vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum health and also features specific nutrients and herbals to dramatically improve men’s overall wellness. Ingredients such as saw palmetto, nettle and lycopene for prostate health, chromium for blood sugar control, grapeseed extract and hawthorn berries for heart health, ginkgo for memory & concentration, Siberian ginseng for energy & stress management, as well as digestive enzymes. Each ingredient was carefully selected to offer the best absorption, efficacy and dosage. The nutrition house men’s multi extra is a great option for those individuals searching for a premium quality multi-vitamin/mineral formulation.
Healthy omega 3 essential fatty acids including fish and/or fish oil rich in EPA and DHA are natural anti-inflammatory’s and may help relieve symptoms associated with BPH, not to mention their overall health benefits to the cardiovascular system.
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