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.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.
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 followup 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 Africanam has historically
been used in the relief 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.