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Prosplex: Prostate Support
The prostate is a doughnut shaped gland located behind the pubic bone and
below the bladder in males. It surrounds the neck of the bladder and the
urethra, a small tubular structure that drains urine from the bladder to the
penis. The prostate gland is a common site of disorders in the male
genitourinary system.
As men age, their prostate gland often enlarges. This condition is referred
to as Benign Prostate Hypertrophy or BPH.
Over 50% of American men will develop an enlarged prostate in their
lifetime.
Dietary supplementation of nutrients essential for prostate health have
been shown to be effective in the relief of
BPH.
Cancer of the prostate is a common malignancy in American men, second only to
skin cancer. In fact, nearly 200,000 American men will be diagnosed with
prostate cancer this year.
Dietary supplementation of the dietary nutrients IP-6, Quercetin and Lycopene
have shown to be helpful when used for Prostate cancer.
Symptoms of benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors may
include:
Difficulty or inability to pass urine
Weak or interrupted flow of urine
Frequency or passing urine more often than usual, especially at night.
Pain with urination
Blood in the urine
ProsPlex is a natural formulation containing nutrients essential for male
prostate health. Included in this formula are Saw Palmetto Berry Extract, Zinc
Gluconate, Pumpkin Seed, Pygeum Aficanam Extract, IP-6, Quercetin and Lycopene.
Saw Palmetto has long been known for its effectiveness in the relief of prostate
related disorders, such as BPH. The mechanism of action is related to the
inhibition of DHT binding to cellular receptors, inhibition of 5-alpha-reductase
and interfering with prostate estrogen receptors. Approximately 90% of men with
mild to moderate BPH see some
improvement in symptoms during the first few weeks of therapy. IP-6 is a
relatively new product on the nutraceutical market. IP-6 is a combination of
inositol (a B vitamin) and inositol hexaphosphate. Based on recent research,
many experts recognize this substance as a natural anti-cancer dietary
supplement. All of the cells in our body require IP-6 for healthy function. The
theory is that by increasing the amount of inositol phosphates in the cells, it
will make each cell, as well as the entire immune system, stronger and more able
to kill abnormal cells that potentially could be cancerous. Quercetin is a
potent bioflavonoid known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-tumor
actions. Lycopene is the natural pigment that gives tomatoes, pink
grapefruit
and watermelon their distinctive color. It is the most highly carotenoid present
in the body. Lycopene has demonstrated inhibitory effects on various cancers
including prostate, endometrial and mammory cancer. A study was published
in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute regarding the effects of
carotenoids and prostate cancer. Over 47,000 men completed questionnaires
regarding their dietary intake for one year. A follow up was done involving all
respondents. Researchers concluded that lycopene reduce prostate cancer
risk over other carotenoids because the subjects with diets high in lycopenes
had lower incidences of prostate cancer. Pygeum Aficanam has historically
been used in the treatment of urinary tract disorders. Numerous clinical trials
in over 600 patients have demonstrated the effectiveness of pygeum in the relief
of the clinical signs and symptoms of BPH. Effectiveness is enhanced when
combined with Saw Palmetto. Zinc plays an important role in hormone
metabolism and is a critical addition to an effective treatment plan related to
disorders of the prostate. Pumpkin Seed is a rich, natural source of Zinc.
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