BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is the enlargement of the prostate gland which is located between the bladder and the urethra (the tube urine passes through). As men age the prostate gland slowly enlarges. BPH affects over 50% of men in their lifetime and increases with advancing age from 5-10% at age 30 to over 90% in men over 85.

In men free testosterone levels decrease as men reach 50 years of age and older. Prolactic, estradiol, sex hormone binding ligand, LH, and FSH are all increased. The effect of these hormonal changes is an increase in the concentration of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate. DHT stimulates gowth of the prostate gland. High Levels of DHT have been associated with enlargement of the prostate gland, prostate cancer, and male pattern baldness.

All men over 50 should have a free and total PSA blood test drawn annually.

Symptoms:
The need to urinate more often at night.
The need to empty the bladder often during the day.
Difficulty starting urine flow and dribbling after urination ends.
The strength and size of the urine stream may decrease.

Please contact your physician if you should have any of these symptoms as it may be BPH or possibly a more serious disease.

With diet, lifestyle changes and nutritional supplements you may avoid BPH.

Lifestyle and Dietary Recommendations:
Decrease simple carbohydrate consumption. (sugar, and flour).
Increase protein from cold water fish (such as salmon), soy (protein powder) and pumpkin seeds (eat as a snack and sprinkle on salads and vegetables).
Regular exercise.
Cigarette smoke contains cadmium which increases the rate of conversion of testosterone to DHT. Another great reason to quit!

Naturopathic Protocol:

Men up to age 40 and post menopausal women: (contains no iron)
Wellness Essentials™ (MET): 1 packet in AM and PM. Great multi-vitamin with detoxification support (has some AdvaCear®).
Fish Oil, Ultra Pure 360 EPA/240 DHA (VN) OR Flax Oil Certified Organic 1000 mg Softgels (VN): 1 capsule in AM and PM. Provides essential fatty acids.
Greens First: or Red Alert: 1-2 scoops per day. Provides the antioxidant power of 10 servings of fruits and vegetables.

SRF Forte (IT): 1-3 capsules twice daily. Supports normal prostate health.
Saw Palmetto Pygeum Nettle Root (VN): 1 capsule in AM and PM. Supports healthy prostate function.
Cellular Forte with IP-6 and Inositol UltraCaps (IT): 2 Tablets twice daily on an empty stomach. Boosts the immune system by enhancing natural killer-cell activity.
Indoplex (IT): 2 capsules in the AM. Supports healthy estrogen metabolism and hormonal balance great for the prostate.
Soy Protein Powder: 1-2 scoops per day.
Testralin: Take 2 tablets daily with a meal. Promotes healthy testosterone and estrogen balance and helps maintain male reproductive health.

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PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN: IF YOU ARE NURSING OR PREGNANT, BEFORE YOU BEGIN ANY SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM, BEFORE YOU START ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, AND BEFORE YOU STOP ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATONS. THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE FOR ADULTS. AS WITH ANY PRODUCT, DISCONTINUE USE IF ADVERSE EFFECTS OCCUR. NO STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

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