Prostate Health
The following vitamins are said to be effective in supporting healthy prostate function:
Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto is a fruit extract that is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols which are said to be effective in the treatment of Begnign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
Numerous clinical trials support the effectiveness of saw palmetto extracts for treatment of BPH.
It is recommended that men diagnosed with BPH take 320mg of active ingredient per day.
There have been reported instances of mild nausea, reduced libido and erectile dysfunction associated with Saw Palmetto supplementation; however such problems are clinically and statistically far less common than in men taking certain forms of BPH medication.
Zinc
Zinc is said to decrease aromatase activity. Aromatase is the enzyme which converts testosterone to oestrogen. Zinc deficiency therefore results in excessive conversion of testosterone to oestrogen. This causes low testosterone and high oestrogen levels. Excessive oestrogen levels in men are increasingly being implicated in prostate disorders and also result in a reduced libido in men.
The recommended daily dosage of Zinc is 15mg.
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