Prostate Protection

The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland located under the bladder of men and in front of the rectum. The role of the prostate is to produce a viscous fluid which is part of the seminal fluid. Due to the proximity of the prostate to the bladder and urethra, any problem with the gland directly affects the ability to urinate as well as sexual health.

Causes

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone responsible for the appearance of prostate symptoms, is created by the conversion of testosterone with the help of an enzyme, 5α-reductase. The treatment of prostate problems concerns benign hyperplasia and prostatitis. The main conditions of the prostate are prostatitis (inflammation or bacterial infection of the prostate) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement of the gland due to age). Prostate problems usually occur in men over the age of 50, while benign prostatic hyperplasia affects 2/3 of the male population. Depending on the cause, the symptoms can vary, but the main ones are:

• pain or burning sensation
• imperative need to urinate
• frequency or anuria
• difficulty or painful ejaculation

Nutrition & Lifestyle

Zinc helps maintain normal blood testosterone levels. The above are official health claims from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Herbs such as Saw Palmetto and Epilobium can be used by patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to relieve urinary symptoms, such as difficulty urinating or frequent urination, according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA). ), and the Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC).

Research has shown that Pumpkin Seed Oil in combination with Saw Palmetto Oil can be used as an alternative treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy, without causing side effects in the body.