Enlarged Prostate (BPH): A Common Part of Aging
Information courtesy of Physician's Choice
Enlarged Prostate (BPH): A Common Part of Aging
In addition, beta sitosterol also inhibits the enzyme aromatase, which facilitates the production of estradiol. Estradiol levels invariably increase with age. This is considered to be another important factor in the development of BPH.
Many European physicians think that there is a relationship between these two conditions - that's why aggressively treat BPH. Unfortunately, the methods used by most American doctors do not actually affect the process of prostate enlargement.
Numerous studies have shown that daily intake of lycopene may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 47%!
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