You can tackle an enlarged prostate in several different ways. Healthy life style plays an essential role. Exercise, healthy attention to your penile and prostate organs, eating well, etc.
Some men with enlarged prostates perform well with only natural remedies, while others also require conventional methods. Approximately 40% of American men who choose non-surgical treatment for prostate enlargement use herbal supplements alone or in combination with other drugs.
After reviewing with your doctor, you can try the following supplements for enlarged prostate, many of which have been used in different cultures for centuries. They may reduce symptoms.
Rye Pollen extract - many studies have shown that it is effective in reducing the symptoms of BPH.
Saw Palmetto - its berries are popular in North America and Europe due to urinary and prostate diseases. About half of German urologists prefer to use saw palmetto instead of medicines.
Pygeum Africanum - history of use in Africa for urinary disorders, it lowers cholesterol within the prostate and reduce metabolites that contribute to prostate growth. Reduce inflammation and testosterone accumulation within the prostate.
Nettle Root - anti-inflammatory effects on prostate tissue, multifactorial effectiveness, traditional use in Europe for urinary infections. May decrease prostate size. The combination of nettle root and saw palmetto is popular in nutraceutical formulas.
Pine Bark Extract - patented form of French maritime pine bark extract which has therapeutic effects including reducing inflammation of the prostate. Check with your GP if on anticoagulant therapy.
Zinc - study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that higher zinc intake was associated with lower risk of BPH.
Vitamin D - studies published in Urology found that there is a relationship between vitamin D deficiency and urinary symptoms associated with prostate growth, as found with BPH. Low vitamin D promotes cell proliferation and apoptosis in healthy prostate cells.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids - play a role in cellular health in tissues of the body.
* when looking for any supplements keeping in mind high quality ones is essential
Reference:
Healing the Prostate, Dr. Mark Stenglar, Hay House Publisher, 2021.
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