Important Nutrients Men Should Include in a Daily Routine

As men age, many experiences a reduction in their prostate health with a great impact on their well-being and lifestyle. Also, there is a growing trend to use hormone therapy to fight off the signs of aging and restore vitality it may cause further side effects by increasing the by-product of Testosterone called DHT being responsible for prostate enlargement, weight gain, and hair loss, and many more. Fortunately, prostate conditions and side effects of hormone therapy can be prevented or restored by taking simple actions.

Scientists suggest that Trace Mineral Zinc is very important in maintaining prostate health. Prostate cells contain ten to fifteen times more Zinc than any other tissue in the human body. All of our cells require some amount of Zinc to operate and several studies show that the presence of Zinc in tissues helps to suppress tumor growth more specifically in the prostate by changing the biology of the cells and increasing their resistance against malignancy. Men with higher levels of Zinc from diet or supplements are much more protected against prostate conditions. Another benefit of Zinc is that it prevents Testosterone from being converted to its damaging by-products, so it helps to maintain healthy Testosterone levels.

Population studies found men with higher blood levels of vitamin E ( Tocopherols) especially Alpha Tocopherols and Gamma Tocopherols have lower risks of developing prostate cancer or any other cancers. Vitamin E provides antioxidant properties by neutralizing free radicals which cause DNA damage. When Selenium is added to Vitamin E it boosts the Vitamin's E function. Selenomethionine is a better form of selenium with higher absorption.

All prostate conditions such as BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy), Non-Bacterial Prostatitis, and Prostate Cancer are in one way or other related to high levels of chronic Inflammation. Research shows those nutrients and herbs with properties of broad inhibition of pre-inflammatory enzymes may help to prevent and reduce the progression of prostate-related diseases. Some of the herbs used in the studies are including Nettle Root, Boswellia Serrata, Pygeum,Rosemary, and Saw palmetto.

Many sophisticated laboratory and clinical researches have shown that standardizedplant pollen extract due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties helps to reduce the size of the enlarged prostate regardless of the cause and provides significant relief from associated urinary symptoms. Research has also revealed that the pollen extracts are almost equally as effective as drugs without many of the unwanted side effects. Pollen extract in 125 mg dose three times daily within four to eight weeks reduced the urinary symptoms and over one year, it shrunk the actual size of the prostate. In addition, Pollen extract has exhibited benefits in reducing the conversion of Testosterone to DHT and inducing cell apoptosis. (DHT promotes the prostate cells' proliferation).

Almost 50% of men over 50 are affected by prostate conditions. Scientifically validated herbal and nutritional medicines can prevent or reduce the progression of prostate conditions in all stages and they can be as effective as some drugs without the unwanted side effects.

Articles and products featured by Health Palace are collected from a variety of sources and are provided as a service by Health Palace. These newsletters, while of potential interest to readers, do not necessarily represent the opinions nor constitute the advice of Health Palace. Presented materials are only for information purposes and do not intend to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References:

1.Sodi R, Fikri R, Diver M, Ranganath L, Vora J. Testosterone replacement-induced hyperprolactinaemia: case report and review of the literature. Ann Clin Biochem. 2005 Mar;42(Pt 2):153-9.

2.Zaichick V, Sviridova TV, Zaichick SV. Zinc in the human prostate gland: normal, hyperplastic and cancerous. Int Urol Nephrol.1997;29(5):565-74.

3.Costello LC, Franklin RB, Tan MT. A critical assessment of epidemiology studies regarding dietary/supplemental zinc and prostate cancer risk. Open Urol Nephrol J.2008;1.

4.Franklin RB, Costello LC. Zinc as an anti-tumor agent in prostate cancer and in other cancers. Arch Biochem Biophys.2007 Jul 15;463(2):211-7.

5.Costello LC, Franklin RB. The clinical relevance of the metabolism of prostate cancer; zinc and tumor suppression: connecting the dots. Mol Cancer.2006;5:17.

6.Costello LC, Franklin RB. Cytotoxic/tumor suppressor role of zinc for the treatment of cancer: an enigma and an opportunity. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2012 Jan;12(1):121-8.

7.Gonzalez A, Peters U, Lampe JW, White E. Zinc intake from supplements and diet and prostate cancer. Nutr Cancer.2009;61(2):206-15.

8.Comhaire F, Mahmoud A. Preventing diseases of the prostate in the elderly using hormones and nutriceuticals. Aging Male. 2004 Jun;7(2):155-69.

9.Om AS, Chung KW. Dietary zinc deficiency alters 5 alpha-reduction and aromatization of testosterone and androgen and estrogen receptors in rat liver. J Nutr. 1996 Apr;126(4):842-8.

10.New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Holistic Urology Center.

11.Nelson WG, De Marzo AM, DeWeese TL, Isaacs WB. The role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of prostate cancer. J Urol. 2004 Nov;172(5 Pt 2):S6-11.

12.Yablonsky F, Nicolas V, Riffaud JP, Bellamy F. Antiproliferative effect of Pygeum africanum extract on rat prostatic fibroblasts. J Urol. 1997 Jun;157(6):2381-7.

13.Krzeski T, Kazon M, Borkowski A, Witeska A, Kuczera J. Combined extracts of Urtica dioica and Pygeum africanum in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: double-blind comparison of two doses. Clin Ther. 1993 Nov;15(6):1011-20.

14.Giovannucci E, Ascherio A, Rimm EB, et al. Intake of carotenoids and retinol in relation to risk of prostate cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1995 Dec 6;87(23):1767-76.

15.Fleshner N, Fair WR, Huryk R, Heston WD. Vitamin E inhibits the high-fat diet promoted growth of established human prostate LNCaP tumors in nude mice. J Urol. 1999 May;161(5):1651-4.

16.Fujiki H. Green tea: Health benefits as cancer preventive for humans. Chem Rec. 2005;5(3):119-32.

17.Chambliss, WG. A critical review of Graminex flower pollen extract for symptomatic relief of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men. Prostate Support: Graminex flower pollen extract. 2003Jan;4-9.

18.Wagenlehner FM, Schneider H, Ludwig M, Schnitker J, Brahler E, Weidner W. A pollen extract (Cernilton) in patients with inflammatory chronic prostatitis-chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a multicentre, randomised, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study. Eur Urol.2009 Sep;56(3):544-51.

19.Habib FK, Ross M, Buck AC, Ebeling L, Lewenstein A. In vitro evaluation of the pollen extract, cernitin T-60, in the regulation of prostate cell growth. Br J Urol.1990 Oct;66(4):393-7.

20.Yasumoto R, Kawanishi H, Tsujino T, et al. Clinical evaluation of long-term treatment using cernitin pollen extract in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Clin Ther.1995 Jan-Feb;17(1):82-7.

21.Buck AC, Rees RW, Ebeling L. Treatment of chronic prostatitis and prostatodynia with pollen extract. Br J Urol.1989 Oct;66(4):398-9.

22.Rugendorff EW, Weidner W, Ebeling L, Buck AC. Results of treatment with pollen extract (Cernilton N) in chronic prostatitis and prostatodynia. Br J Urol.1993 Apr;71(4):433-8.

23.Wu YD, Lou YJ. Brassinolide, a plant sterol from pollen of Brassica napus L., induces apoptosis in human prostate cancer PC-3 cells. Pharmazie.2007 May;62(5):392-5.

24.Li YH, Yang YF, Li K, Jin LL, Yang NY, Kong DY. 5 alpha-reductase and aromatase inhibitory constituents from Brassica rapa L. pollen. Chem Pharm Bull. 2009 Apr;57(4):401-4.

Cyto Matrix ACES +ZINC 120 Veg Capsules			Progressive Active Men Multivitamin 60 Veg Capsules				Douglas Laboratories U Pro 60 Veg Capsules
This basic antioxidant formula is complete with vitamins A, C, Eand minerals selenium and zinc. The addition of Zinc to this formula optimizes T-Iymphocyte production... Read more			Progressive Multivitamins for Active Men is designed for men on the go. Whether you exercise, work long hours, raise a family or any combination of the above, your body needs the support of an Active Multivitamin formula... Read more				U Pro Formula, provided by Douglas Laboratories, support the healthy structure and function of a man’s prostate... Read more
Alpha Science Prosta-FX 90 Capsules			Metagenics Concentrated Ultra Prostagen 60 Tablets				AOR Prostaphil 2 - 90 Veg Capsules
This formula reduces benign prostatic hyperplasia, increases urine flow and inhibits the growth of cancer cells... Read more			Concentrated Ultra Prostagen® features concentrated extracts of saw palmetto and nettle combined with other select nutrients to promote proper urinary function and prostate health... Read more				Genestra C1000 provides the purest source of vitamin C and a wide range of bioflavonoids to ensure maximum antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities... Read more