As men age, their risk of prostate problems increases.
Fortunately, most prostate problems are benign. Prostatitis (inflammation) and enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia) are the most common benign prostate problems in men over the age of 40.1
However, age also increases the risk of prostate cancer in men, with the average age at diagnosis being 67 years.2 While it’s virtually impossible for many men to completely prevent cancer and other prostate issues, a healthy diet and lifestyle may help lower your risk. Prostate Support, a dietary supplement, was specifically made to help you on your journey to better prostate health.
• What Is Prostate Support?
The prostate is a small gland located underneath the bladder that makes prostatic fluid, which carries sperm during ejaculation. Typically, the prostate is the size of a walnut when men are in their 20s and grows to the size of a lemon by their 60s.3 Although it’s natural for the prostate to grow with age, too much growth may be problematic. Prostate enlargement and other problems may cause symptoms like painful urination, frequent urination, blood in your urine, difficulty urinating, and painful ejaculation.3
This is where Prostate Support comes in. Prostate Support is a unique dietary supplement for common prostate problems. It contains a mix of science-backed ingredients that support not only your prostate health but also your overall health. The ingredients in Prostate Support work to reduce the risk of prostate problems and increase wellness and vitality. Of course, Prostate Support is not meant to replace standard care for prostate problems. Instead, Prostate Support should be used as a complementary treatment or as a general wellness supplement. Please speak with a healthcare provider to have any prostate problems properly diagnosed and treated.
• How Prostate Support Works
Each capsule of Prostate Support contains ingredients that promote healthy prostate function and overall wellness. Three ingredients found in Prostate Support are rooted in science and, thus, believed to support the prostate in various ways.
• Saw Palmetto Extract (Serenoa repens)
Saw palmetto is a type of palm tree. Its extract has been studied for its potential uses in pelvic pain, migraine, hair loss, urinary issues, and prostate enlargement.4 Various studies have found that saw palmetto extract may help treat symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and other lower urinary diseases in males. While many successful studies have been performed on animals, some clinical trials on saw palmetto have also proven beneficial effects of saw palmetto.5 While researchers remain unsure how exactly saw palmetto works to relieve symptoms of prostate issues, its effects are believed to be due to sterols, fatty acids, and antioxidants.5
Saw palmetto is thought to be not only effective but also safe. Due to its safety profile and compelling research in its favour, a 2021 panel of urology experts recommended saw palmetto’s use for the treatment of lower urinary tract disease in men.6
• Pumpkin Seed Extract
Pumpkin seeds are rich in several nutrients, including healthy fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated), protein, antioxidants, phytosterols, and minerals like zinc and selenium.7 These and other nutrients found in pumpkin seeds are essential to overall health. According to one meta-analysis, pumpkin seed extract may improve symptoms of BPH and other lower urinary diseases in men, like frequent urination, weak urine stream, and trouble urinating. Pumpkin seed extract is also considered generally safe to use, with few side effects reported.8 Currently, researchers aren’t exactly sure how pumpkin seed extract works on prostate problems. However, there is some evidence that phytosterols in pumpkin seed extract may interfere with an enzyme vital to the BPH process, thus decreasing BPH symptoms.9
• Zinc Gluconate
Zinc is an essential trace mineral. Zinc gluconate is a zinc salt of gluconic acid and is commonly used in dietary supplements for its many potential health benefits. Zinc gluconate has antioxidant and immune-boosting properties and is often used for the common cold.10
Zinc gluconate may also help with prostate health. Research shows that men with zinc deficiency may have a higher risk of prostate problems, including prostate cancer and BPH. Zinc deficiency may also lead to a diminished immune system.11
• What Else You Need to Know
There are a few considerations to keep in mind before using Prostate Support. You should take two capsules of Prostate Support per day with food and water. Prostate Support fits most diets as it is organic, gluten free, vegan, kosher, sugar-free, and non-GMO.
While Prostate Support and its ingredients are generally considered safe, it may not be right for everyone. Talk with a healthcare provider before using Prostate Support if you have any health conditions or take any medications. Ingredients in Prostate Support may interact with certain medications or other supplements. Likewise, you shouldn’t use Prostate Support if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Finally, Prostate Support shouldn’t replace a balanced diet or necessary medical care for prostate issues. Like other dietary supplements, Prostate Support is meant to support an overall healthy lifestyle.
• Summary
Prostate Support is a dietary supplement made with evidence-based ingredients that have been shown to promote a healthy prostate. Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed extract have both been found to improve symptoms of prostate issues like BPH. Zinc gluconate may increase zinc levels and help reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Prostate Support should only be used as directed. Talk with a healthcare provider to learn more about how Prostate Support may help you.
Check out the link to our Prostate Support Supplement:
References
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Prostate Problems.
- American Cancer Society. Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer.
- National Cancer Institute. Understanding Prostate Changes and Conditions.
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Saw Palmetto.
- Liu M, Yin H, Wang F, Tian Y. The Therapeutic Potential of Saw Palmetto Extract in Urological Disorders. Nat Prod Commun. 2021;16(11). doi:10.1177/1934578X211059635
- Nickel JC, Chughtai B, De Nunzio C, et al. Rethinking the Role of Saw Palmetto Extract for Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in North America. Uro. 2022;2(3):137-150. doi: 10.3390/uro2030017
- Shaban A, Sahu RP. Pumpkin Seed Oil: An Alternative Medicine. Int J Pharmacogn Phytochem Res. 2017;9(2):11. doi:10.25258/phyto.v9i2.8066
- Vahlensieck W, Heim S, Patz B, Sahin K. Beneficial effects of pumpkin seed soft extract on lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a meta-analysis of two randomized, placebo-controlled trials over 12 months. Clin phytosci. 2022;8(1):1-13. doi: 10.1186/s40816-022-00345-0
- Zerafatjou N, Amirzargar M, Biglarkhani M, Shobeirian F, Zoghi G. Pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo) versus tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia symptom relief: a single-blind randomized clinical trial. BMC Urol. 2021;21(1):147. doi:10.1186/s12894-021-00910-8
- PubChem. Zinc Gluconate.
- Sauer AK, Vela H, Vela G, Stark P, Barrera-Juarez E, Grabrucker AM. Zinc Deficiency in Men Over 50 and Its Implications in Prostate Disorders. Front Oncol. 2020;10:1293. doi:10.3389/fonc.2020.01293
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