Grand Health_Prostate Care Plus Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed, Lycopene, Stinging Nettle and Pygeum. The combination of Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin seed have been widely used to prevent and/or treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) conditions and have been found to be effective in roughly 90 percent of men. In addition, lycopene is added since its antioxidative property is proven to be the most bioavailable for men to prevent and relief prostative symptoms.
Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto was traditionally used as a remedy for chronic cystitis (bladder inflammation), urinary tract infections, sex hormone disorders, impotence and frigidity, and respiratory tract diseases. Today, saw palmetto is most widely used as an herbal remedy for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) symptoms, including discomfort and excessive nighttime urination. Both German Commission E and Health Canadaˇ¦s Natural Health Productsˇ¦ monograph have also recognized its property to relieve the urologic symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Pumpkin Seed
The applicable part of pumpkin is the seed. Pumpkin seeds contain as much as 35% fatty oil, 38% protein, and 37% carbohydrate content. The seed oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, including 47% linoleic acid, 29% oleic acid, 14% palmitic acid, and 8% stearic acid. Pumpkin seed oil can exhibit a diuretic effect, which can relieve bladder discomfort, causing the perception of reduced prostate gland swelling without reducing the gland size. The phytosterol constituents are also believed to affect urine flow. Animal research suggests it might improve bladder and urethral function, which might help BPH symptoms. The German commission E also recognizes pumpkin seed for its ability to relief irriated bladder condition, micturition problems of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) states I and II.
Lycopene
Lycopene is the most powerful antioxidant amongst carotenoids. Beside the antioxidant effect it influences the expression of various proteins (enzymes of biotransformation, cyclin D1, connexins). According to epidemiologic studies tomato lycopene may reduce the risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Positive effects are also hypothesized in case of other diseases such as osteoporosis, neurodegenerative diseases and hypertension. Neither adverse effects upon lycopene supplementation nor lycopene toxicity have been reported. Therefore, several arguments support the consumption of natural lycopene, whilst there are no contraindications according to the present knowledge. Human studies show that high intakes of tomato products and high serum levels of lycopene, dramatically reduce the risk of porstate disease.
Stinging Nettle
Stinging Nettle root extracts have been extensively studied in human clinical trials as a treatment for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). These extracts have been shown to help relieve symptoms compared to placebo both by themselves and when combined with other herbal medicines.
Pygeum
Pygeum is used as to alleviate some of the discomfort caused by inflammation in patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia. In the UK, small short randomised studies using Pygeum provided moderate relief of some of the symptoms of BPH.
Saw Palmetto 4:1 Extract.....................160mg
Pumpkin Seed Oil 4:1 Extract..............100mg
Lycopene...................................................... 5mg
Stinging Nettle Root Extract....................75mg
Pygeum bark Extract................................60mg
Take 2-3 capsules a day after meal as a dietary supplement or as directd by your physician.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners, hormone replacement therapy, and/or birth control medication
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have prostate cancer
(This product is not intended to replace any prescription medication and/or treat medical conditions. Consult a health care practitioner if sympton persists).
