There are a number of prostate herbs and vitamins that can be of great help in promoting the health and function of the prostate and urinary tract in men. However, we would be delivered if we did not mention that there are also minerals and other natural substances that can be very helpful in relieving or preventing prostate problems. As such, they also need to be discussed.
However, before we delve into prostate herbs and vitamins, let’s briefly look at three conditions that can cause prostate problems.
- Prostatitis, which is inflammation of the prostate, is said to be common in men of all ages. Actually, prostatitis is a term that encompasses four forms: acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis, chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, and prostadynia. Prostatitis is often caused by the following: * Infectious agents such as viruses, fungi or mycoplasmas. * An infection of the urinary tract and usually from the bacteria E. coli. * A partial blockage of the male urinary tract that leads to the enactment of bacteria. Symptoms include frequent difficulty urinating, pain or burning when urinating, lower back pain, and pain in the genital area and pelvis. In fact, many men have sought help to combat these unpleasant symptoms through prostate herbs, vitamins, and other natural nutrients.
- BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is an enlarged prostate with no signs of cancer. BPH affects most men over the age of 50 and usually causes urinary problems, such as incomplete emptying of the bladder, dribbling, difficulty urinating, reduced force of the stream, and frequent urination in small amounts.
- Prostate cancer. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes prostate cancer. However, there are several risk factors that have been linked or theorized to develop, including men age sixty-five and older, African-American men, high-fat diets and obesity, high testosterone levels, family history, recurrent prostate infections and exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.
Now, without further ado, let’s start by discussing herbs and vitamins for the prostate, and then we’ll discuss the power of minerals and other natural substances and how they can be helpful for men too.
Herbal Kingdom Prostate Support includes:
Familiarize yourself with this Native American remedy. Saw palmetto is a dwarf palm that grows in coastal areas of the southeastern United States and is recognized by many experts as an excellent herb for prostate health and can relieve many of the symptoms associated with BPH. However, it is important to note that saw palmetto does not actually reduce this acorn. On the other hand, it seems to prevent it from getting bigger. However, this herb is highly valued and as such should definitely be on your list of helpful prostate herbs and vitamin considerations and information. In fact, in combination with other herbs, saw palmetto is used to treat prostate cancer.
Make friends with corn silk. What is corn silk? Corn silk is a collection of stigmas: the soft, silky, yellowish strands that run the length of an ear of corn found inside the husk. Believe it or not, corn silk can be beneficial for prostate problems. Corn silk extracts have been found to harbor calming and anti-inflammatory properties. Furthermore, corn silk extracts are also powerful diuretics, giving rise to their use to cure problems of the urinary system such as prostatitis and urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).
Seek help from Africa. Pygeum africanum is an evergreen tree native to Africa. In traditional African medicine, a tea made from powdered pygeum bark was used to treat urinary problems. Today, pygeum is best known for its ability to relieve BPH symptoms and is commonly sold in combination with other herbs such as saw palmetto and nettle. Also, it is used for prostatitis.
Fight the call of the wild with nettle root. Modern research has shown that nettle root, an ancient European remedy for urinary problems, appears to relieve BPH symptoms. However, it works best in combination with the famous Saw Palmetto.
Now, let’s move on to our topic of this article, herbs and vitamins for the prostate, and take a look at vitamins.
Talk to a nutritionist about vitamin E. Current research shows that vitamin E appears to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Some experts recommend using the gamma-tocopherol form of vitamin E.
Take a look at vitamin D. Vitamin D may also be a prostate cancer fighter. Vitamin D is known to inhibit prostate cancer in animals. As such, vitamin D appears to be important in the prevention of prostate cancer, although human research is still unclear. In addition, vitamin D is being studied as an agent for the treatment of prostate cancer. So make sure you get the recommended daily amount of vitamin D in your diet.
*For men ages 19 to 50: 200 IU per day.
*For men ages 51 to 70: 400 IU per day.
*For men over 71 years of age: 600 IU per day.
Say hello to vitamin C. Vitamin C has been used to aid healing and promote prostate health.
As we mentioned earlier, there are minerals and other natural substances that can help in addition to herbs and vitamins for the prostate.
Is your prostate getting enough zinc? According to the famous tome “Prescription for Nutritional Healing” written by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, who states:
“Deficiency has been linked to BPH, prostatitis and even prostate cancer.” (Page 597 Third Edition).
Zinc is used to promote prostate health, and some experts recommend zinc for BPH. Furthermore, zinc can even reduce the size of an enlarged prostate.
Get help from selenium. Selenium harbors antioxidant properties that are believed to work with vitamin E to provide additional protection against toxin damage associated with prostatitis. In addition, selenium is believed to slow prostate growth and help prevent prostate cancer.
Going beyond prostate minerals and prostate herbs and vitamins…
Zap BPH with beta-sitosterol. Beta Sitosterol is used to help relieve the symptoms of BPH. Plus, it may be the superstar among prostate health supplements. Why? Because Beta-sitosterol is significantly more powerful than the famous Saw Palmetto and the prized herb Pygeum in helping prevent BPH.
Quercetin to the rescue. This flavonoid harbors anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. In recent years, quercetin has been reported to significantly improve symptoms associated with two forms of prostatitis, chronic nonbacterial prostatitis and prostadynia. Additionally, quercetin may be beneficial in BPH, bacterial prostatitis, and prostate cancer.
Treat your prostate problems with flower pollen. Flower pollen extract is derived primarily from rye and may be helpful in improving symptoms of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis and prostadynia. Also, in preliminary trials, rye pollen improved BPH symptoms.
Become the best friend of the lycopene pigment. Lycopene is a member of the carotenoid family and is the pigment that gives some fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, their bright red color. Specifically, lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that can prevent prostate cancer. In addition, it is used to treat prostate cancer.
Precautions about herbs and vitamins for the prostate, including minerals and other nutrients…
It is extremely important that you speak with a doctor before taking any herbal or dietary supplement.