Enlarged Prostate (BPH): A Common Part of Aging
Information courtesy of Physician's Choice
Enlarged Prostate (BPH): A Common Part of Aging
Lycopene has a profound effect as an antioxidant. It is a carotenoid found in tomatoes shown to be twice as effective as Beta Carotene and 100 times more effective than vitamin E in counteracting harmful free radicals that cause cancer.
It also inhibits excessive production of Prolactin.
It is not clear whether certain groups face a greater risk of getting BPH. Studies done over the years suggest that BPH occurs more often among married men than single men and is more common in the United States and Europe than in other parts of the world.
When Pygeum was combined with an extract of Stinging Nettles, the results were even more impressive - close to 80%!
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