Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Enlarged Prostate is a benign enlargement of the Prostate gland which contributes to urinary problems affecting men.
Enlarged Prostate is quite common today and affects at least half of all men over the age of 50 years old, and is 100% treatable in most cases.
What is Enlarged Prostate?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Enlarged Prostate - most commonly referred to as BPH-refers to a condition in which the enlargement of the prostrate inhibits the normal function of the urethra and bladder by cutting off seminal fluid. This, in turn, offers a host of mild to severely uncomfortable urinary problems in men.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of BPH or Enlarged Prostrate include the following:
More frequent urination-especially at night
Decreased ability to urinate-amount and force of urine is limited
If left untreated, these symptoms can lead to increased limitations during urination, inability to urinate, and/or kidney problems. This is why it is absolutely crucial to keep up with routine medical exams and to also consult your physician if you experience any of the above symptoms.
Advanced Symptoms
If symptoms have become advanced, in that you are experiencing painful urination, inability to urinate, or related symptoms; it is necessary that you contact your physician immediately.
If BPH or Enlarged Prostrate has progressed due to being left untreated, doctors will typically order that surgery be done to reduce pressure on the urethra and shrink the prostrate back down to a healthy and normal size.
Lifestyle Recommendations
Along with regular physical exams and doctor visits according to symptomatic concerns, modified lifestyle recommendations for a healthy prostrate is as follows:
Introduce regular exercise- Studies have shown conclusively that the rate of enlarged prostrate and prostrate problems is consistently lower in men who keep up a regular exercise program.
Even engaging in minimal exercise activity-such as walking 2-3 hours a week-has been shown to greatly decrease the risk of BPH or Enlarged Prostrate in men over 50.
Vitamin Supplements
Another common way to reduce your chances of getting an Enlarged Prostrate or BPH is through the supplementation of certain vitamins.
Certain vitamins have been shown to greatly limit the occurrence of BPH or other prostrate problems and conditions in men. Below, we list the most effective at preventing Enlarged Prostrate in men.
Rye Pollen
Studies have shown regular supplementation of Rye Pollen extract in men over 50 years old, to be linked to lower risk and occurrence and decreased symptoms of BPH.
Zinc
Research in men affected with BPH or Enlarged Prostrate conditions has shown that supplementation of Zinc vitamins has grossly reduced the size of many prostrates. It is necessary to note, however, that regular use of Zinc can limit the amount of Copper in the body, and should be supplemented accordingly.
Flaxseed Oil
Though studies are not completely conclusive, the regular supplementation of flaxseed oil-when partnered with Vitamin E-has shown to be effective in limiting the occurrence of BPH in men over 50.
Beta-sitosterol
Beta-sitosterol is a vitamin supplement derived from plants, that has shown consistent improvement of urinary function in men experiencing early symptoms of BPH or Enlarged Prostrate.
Amino Acids
Amino acids-found most commonly in a healthy foods-also comes in vitamin form and has been linked to reducing the uncomfortable urinary symptoms of Enlarged Prostrate conditions. Three amino acids in particular: Glycine, Alacine, and Glutamic Acid, have shown, when taken together in men experiencing early symptoms of BPH a great reduction in urinary frequency, discomfort, etc.
Another common way to reduce your chances of getting an Enlarged Prostrate or BPH is through the supplementation of certain herbs.
Certain herbal supplements have been shown to greatly limit the occurrence of BPH or other prostrate problems and conditions in men. Below, we list the most effective at preventing Enlarged Prostrate in men.
Pygeum
Though not yet approved in the United States, Pygeum has been approved in many other major countries in the treatment of Enlarged Prostrate conditions and BPH. This African tree bark extract contains ingredients that have been proven effective in reducing inflammation in the prostrate, improving urinary flow, and eliminating cholesterol deposits.
Pumpkin Seed Oil
The regular use of Pumpkin Seed Oil in men experiencing early symptoms of BPH has been favorable in that it consistently improves function of the urethra and bladder and consequently, limits discomforts normally associated with BPH symptoms, such as: frequency of urination, limited ability to urinate, etc.
Nettle Plant
Nettle Plant has-in recent study-been linked to improving the ability to urinate as well as volume of urine in men experiencing Enlarged Prostrate or BPH.
Saw Palmetto
The herbal supplement, Saw Palmetto-sometimes combined with Nettle Plant supplements-is a fatty acid supplement that has been shown to improve overall function and process of the prostrate in men over 50. This, in turn, limits the chance of developing BPH or Enlarged Prostrate. Saw Palmetto is one of the most popularly used herbal supplements used to treat BPH.
Garlic Extract
Kastamonu Garlic-an aged garlic- has been shown to offer positive results in men experiencing early symptoms of BPH or Enlarged Prostrate. Kastamonu Garlic extract-when used as an herbal supplement to a healthy diet and lifestyle, has shown reduction in the prostrate size as well as improvement of urinary function in men experiencing BPH or Enlarged Prostrate early symptoms.
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